We all like making the heroic shot that wins the match or saves strokes. Generally, it happens when we are not in our comfort zone and we have to attempt a shot that is more challenging then we would like. This is not an unusual situation, but one most amateurs (in any sport) try to avoid by staying comfortably in a zone that causes them the least about of stress. Unfortunately, it is the place of comfort what is an anchor to your golf game. I know it was to mine!
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Who Would You Play Golf With Again?
Over the years I have had amazing opportunities to play golf with some unique and fun players. Through my travels I have played golf with an astronaut, TV celebrity, successful business people, and complete strangers. During all those games, I think the I would like to play golf one last time with Col Robert Springer, Commander of the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Continue readingOn The Golf Course Do You Have Character?
Do you have character on the golf course or are you a character on the golf course? They are two entirely different things and will make a tremendous difference to your playing partners. Personally, I would prefer to have the former than be the latter. I think it is important to exude an air of gentlemanly confidence that does not annoy the other players in our group.
Continue readingForgetting to Keep Positive On the Golf Course
From time to time I forget that keeping positive and grateful is how I like to experience any round of golf. I sometimes catch myself focusing on the wrong things. I am more concerned with what I am doing wrong than what I am doing right. It is a negative spiral that I try to avoid at all costs. Unfortunately…..
Continue readingThe LPGA Season Is Well Underway
I find it interesting that the LPGA season is underway and I do not read that much about the action. Being Canadian, I am always interested to find the results of my fellow Canadians, but it is something I need to search for daily. For example, Brooke Henderson finished T4 last weekend and it was not as obvious in the news as any male PGA Tour player doing something goofy. Is it just me or the LPGA does not garner then coverage they deserve!
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