As stated in previous articles, golfers make hundreds of decisions during every round of golf. It does not matter if they intent to make that many decisions, it just happens. In many cases, their choices do not really impact their game all that much. Other ‘intended decisions’ have a direct impact on their scorecard. It is those course management decisions that can make or break your round of golf. There are many different types of decisions and the one I want to focus on is hitting to a distance. This area of most golf games is overlooked because most amateurs try to hit their ball as far as possible as often as possible. I hate to offer tidings of bad news, but this approach to golf is likely costing you many strokes in one round. Fortunately, we can fix that!
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A Little Help From A Friend With My Alignment
From time to time, every golfer needs some help with their game. Whether it is from a professional (preferable method) or a friend (upon request only), outside assistance can generally improve our game. Recently, I inadvertently receive assistance from my friend, Charlie. It was very helpful and demonstrated several things that I can use going forward with my game.
Continue readingPlaying A Difficult Golf Shot
Every golfer faces a challenging shot while playing golf. It comes in all forms regardless of our best intentions. Depending on the course you play, there may be a plethora of golf shots that each of us would consider difficult. At my home course of Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort, the six hole from the back tees offers a great challenge to my game. Others may not find it a challenge, but I sure do. The funny thing is that it is others may not see the same issues because this hole fits perfectly to their game. Let me explain.
Continue readingThe Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Match Plays Are Back
The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Match Play events are back. I am placing the final touches on the organization of the events as two of the events start tomorrow.
There is an exciting change this year. After some positive responses, we have added a Ladies event. This event will start on 15 July and I will be creating the draw next weekend. So, stay tuned for that update.
For now, you can check out the following:
Rules: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/osprey-links-match-play-rules/
Club Championship Draw: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/stroke-play-results/
Men’s Open Draw: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/https-thegratefulgolfer-com-stroke-play-results/
Good luck to all. Have fun and remember to be grateful!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
I Am a Rule Breaker in Golf
For years I have been breaking the rules of golf and did not realize it! I was doing the complete opposite because I was did not interpret Rule 10 properly. As a matter of fact, every scramble tournament I entered over the past many years, everyone breaks this rule. I am not sure this is ever going to change, but at least I understand where I have been going wrong. Likely, if you play in any charity team events you will notice many rule breakers and no one seems to care.
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