Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil are my two favorite rodents.  Each year, they have an extremely difficult job to predict the weather.  This year, both of these lovable creatures predicted an early spring.

3 Feet of Snow and it is time for it to go!

This means that I have only 38 more days until the golf courses are open.  To prepare, I have adopted a muscle-building yoga program (actually it is from the Biggest Loser and it really works well) to increase my core strength and flexibility.  I have worked out for three weeks now and I feel great.  Additionally, I play on a men’s basketball team.  It is also keeping me in shape.  When the basketball stops, I will start swimming.  Additionally, my wife and I walk at least once a day for 45 minutes.  All this exercise has me excited about the upcoming golf season and with the coming of spring, I can hardly wait to hit the links.  In my next blog, I will talk about how I mentally prepare for the up coming season and my plan for success.

As you can see from the picture, there is still a bit of snow left, however in three weeks it will all be gone….I can hardly wait.  For those already golfing…..I hope you are having fun.  For those of waiting, preparing will help re-entry into golf so much easier.

I am a grateful golfer!  See you on the links!