Golfing Plan vs Golfing Opportunity

Many avid golfers place unwavering trust in statistics. We believe that by tracking certain numbers, it will provide insight into our game. I am one of those players, but I also would add that it is important to track the data. Every year about this time I like to sit down and spell out my plan for the upcoming golf season. This year is no different, but I am not quite ready to write it down.

The reason for my reluctance stems from a poll I put on Twitter a couple of days ago. And it got me thinking, (sometimes not a good thing) that my way of thinking that there is a difference between a golfing plan and a golfing opportunity. Continue reading

The 2016 Review of The Grateful Golfer

Grateful GolferThanks to everyone who read, commented or contributed to The Grateful Golfer in 2016. It is because of you, The Grateful Golfer exceeded expectations on all levels. At the beginning of 2016, I was hoping to grow a bit and the results would consider that thought an understatement of the year. But growing in pure numbers is not the only bench mark at The Grateful Golfer. I enjoy the interaction with everyone and hope that it continuous to grow in 2017. Continue reading

Review Of Fortè Golf Balls

Fortè Golf Balls are relatively new to the market. I was approached to give an honest assessment of their product and I am excited to put their golf balls to the test. Fortè is an Australian company created by avid golfers and their ball developed was focused on all level of players.

“We’ve created an entirely new formula for the golf ball. The softest ball we design helps those non-pros conquer difficulties—no matter the situation. That’s the entire reason we’ve created FORTÈ.” (Fortè Golf) Continue reading

2016 – My Golf Year

The Grateful Golfer – 2016 Year in Review is not as positive as I had hoped. I looked back at my early articles and found that I did not set any hard goals to achieve. After a bit of introspection, I remember thinking that 2016 was a transition year in my life. So, I consciously decided not to add any additional pressure to my life and to enjoy my golfing year.

As in past years, I have one main golf of being a scratch golfer in mind! That has never changed and won’t for the foreseeable future. As I continue to work on my game, my intent is to change only those things that add benefit for reaching my main goal.

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The Grateful Golfer Mantra for 2017

This is really all I want to say about my 2017 golf season…….for now!

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I am a grateful golfer! Bring on 2017!