The Beauty Of Golfing

During my round yesterday I took the time to look around more than normal. The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort has some picturesque locations and sometimes I forget to take them in when I am looping the course. During my early bird round yesterday, I stopped on the bridge crossing the stream that winds through the course. After taking a deep breath, I looked up and was surprised by the view. I am not sure it is breathtaking, but it sure has a great deal of beauty packed together in one spot.

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The Most Challenging Golf Hazard

A regular reader from Florida, Kevin, sent me these two pictures. He played through this hazard a few days ago. I am not even sure how to advise him on how to play in or near this treacherous stretch of course. I guess the best thing is to just avoid it!

Kevin mention that this hazard was about 8 feet long. Personally, avoidance is the only answer and of course free relief! Thoughts on how to play this hazard?

Thanks Kevin for the pictures. I am grateful you sent them my way.

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

Experiencing Golf Through Friends

One of the greatest gifts any snowbound golfer can receive is updates from friends on a golfing vacation. I realize many of you may not think this is such a great thing, but in my case, I am grateful for anyΒ updates on golfing trips; especially when they send pictures. Continue reading →

Playing a Golf in Spain

I have never teed it up in Spain, however Clint, a frequent reader of The Grateful Golfer, dropped me a couple of pictures of his favorite courses in Spain. I appreciate the pictures and his explanation of how he played the holes.

After looking at these great tee shots, I think I wouldΒ play them differently, only because we have different games. We would be very interested in what you think.Β  Continue reading →

The Swilken Bridge in Canada!

St. Andrews is the mecca of golf and the Swilken Bridge is one of theΒ most recognizable imagesΒ of golf history. Although I have never visited St. Andrews, I had theΒ opportunity to see a replica of the Swilken Bridge at Wildfire Golf Course! Continue reading →