Author: The Grateful Golfer

Update: Working The Golf Course In The Off-Season

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This is an update as of 28 February 2020 on what Jeff and Craig were doing in the picture below: Well, with the crazy weather this winter, knowing we’ve had severe freeze thaw cycles trying to get a handle on how much ice is under the snow. And how and when we can remove it…

If you have ever wondered what happens at the golf course in the off-season, you should take a short trip to see your GM and Superintendent right about now! I try to keep tabs on the Osprey Links team when winter sets in because I always find out interesting things about what they do in the winter to make my upcoming golf season a success.

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Hitting the Links With Aging Golf Clubs

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Recently, on a lark, I asked the question about the oldest club in your bag. I thought that most players would have equipment, like myself, that is 5 or 6 years old and that they change the sticks out regularly. Boy was I wrong! As it turns out, over half the golfers keep at least one club for a very long time. I bet you cannot guess which club they keep the longest!

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It is Time For A New Set Of Golf Clubs

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It is time! I have decided to look for a new set of clubs and so the search begins. My current Titleist AP2s are still great clubs, but now is the time to change because of desire, want, and it fiscally makes sense. The challenge is that living in Northern Canada makes it hard to test run clubs without driving at least 3 hours to the nearest golf store. It is only one challenge, but I will overcome it and others.

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“It Does Not Matter What Club You Use”

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If nothing else happens today, Rory McIlroy’s words of wisdom should be taken to heart by all amateurs. Rory is talking about the crazy long distances at the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship at Mexico City cause by elevation. Regardless, his interview about knowing your club distances and trusting them is not profound, but a sound piece of advice. I fully support this comments and think every golfer should understand what that means. Take a look!

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When Opportunity Knocks At The Golf Course

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A golf course can offer many opportunities for golfers. Sometimes it comes in the way of lower golf scores; sometimes it is an opportunity to play lots of golf; and sometimes the stars align and your circle of friends expands. I have played many courses over the years and lately Osprey Links is where I call home. Actually, this is the second time I decided to be a member and the last four years provided many opportunities to improve my overall golf experience.

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