With only two days left before the ceremonial tee off, the hype is starting to take on a life of its own. The par 3 event is tomorrow and I am looking forward to the fun the players have with their families. I enjoy seeing the kids out there because it reminds me that golf is a social thing. What is better than sharing our passion with the ones we love…..nothing!
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Monday Before The Masters
This says it all:
I am getting ready for The Masters! Are you?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
How to Make it to The Masters!
Start off as a Monday Qualifier, shoot 66 in the final round of the Valero Texas Open, and poof you are in The Masters. Canadian Corey Connors did this exact thing. He is only the 4th player in history to accomplish this feat, but its not the second time he will make a trip to Augusta National. I have said before that the Valero Texas Open is the most important tournament for all journeymen and yesterday I was proven correct.
Continue readingPicking a Target on Every Shot
I have played many sports over the years and no matter what the circumstance, when it was time to make a shot, I always picked a specific target at which to aim. This is a fundamental action and if you asked any athlete, I think they would look at you with shock at such a bizarre thought! So, I wonder why when I talk to my playing partners, they pick something like ‘the fairway’ as the target; in my view this not very precise nor effective. So, why are many amateurs not narrowing their focus before making any shot?
Continue readingGolf Tip: Adopting the Proper Putting Stance
Adopting the proper putting stance is very important to successfully sinking those knee-knocking 5 foot putts. The key to always stand in the same position to ensure that your putting stroke is consistent and effective. But, how do we do this? I came across a quick video that will help you adopt the proper stance that will lead to lower golf scores.
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