Author: The Grateful Golfer

An Interesting Golf Tip Focusing on Your Grip

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The root of many golfers woes starts with the grip. I know I am still challenged from time to time with a short thumb. As a seasoned golfer, this challenge becomes lessened by the fact that I have a very well established pre-shot routine. Wait, what is short thumb with respect to your grip, that is a great question. Take a look:

This video will give me something to think about during my offseason practice. Since this video applies to my game, I thought it might apply to yours.

Enjoy your Saturday and remember to be grateful.

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

Forgetting How To Hit Golf Shots

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Have you ever played yourself into a situation where a unique golf shot was required. You have made this shot before, but for some reason your cannot recall how. This season I came across a couple of instances where I had to rethink my shot because I could not remember how to make the shot I want. I realize that this seems a bit on the crazy side, but my trouble shot was a rare one, but it was a shot I made in the past.

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My Favourite Chip Shot

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I have talked about chipping with my 7-iron many times in past posts. I often try to discuss what to do to make the magic happen, but may not have hit the nail on the head. That is until I found this video by Nick Faldo.

I have used this drill about hitting out to distance, but I never thought that hitting the ball backwards. It makes great sense and I will definitely be adding this drill to my list next spring. Until then, my search for great, simple and repeatable drills continues.

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

Brad Faxon And Putting

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Brad Faxon is a well respect professional golfer who has turned mentor and teacher. He offers advice in many areas and I have used his sage wisdom in previous posts. I happen to stumble across a short video on putting where Faxon offers a fundamental tenant that all golfers should follow. It should be the basis of your putting stroke and maintained as you build your unique style of putting. It is a great tip and needs to be watched by all golfers.

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The Cost Of Golf Is Rising!

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Golf is a luxury sport (some would suggest a necessity) that has the potential to be very expensive. By the time someone buys all the equipment and takes lessons, the bill can become quite high. There are cheaper ways to get into golf, but the reality is that the expense can be daunting for many people. Additionally, the cost of playing golf is not going to drop anytime soon. In fact, the cost of golf (like everything else in our lives) is increasing and soon might be a prohibitive factor for players trying to enter the sport or those already playing. This is a reality for many players regardless of where you live or like to play.

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