Normally, I forecast the start of golf season for 15 April. It normally ends on 31 Oct, but I stop playing before then. So, that equates to six months of no golf due to weather. As spring tries to beat back the winter (in temperatures anyway) I anxiously wait for the amazing news that my local golf course is open. Well, I am still waiting and trying to forecast that momentous news is impossible at this time. So, what is a person to do in the meantime?
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Unintentionally Hitting The Wrong Club
Every once in awhile I make an unforgiveable mistake while playing golf. I unintentionally hit the wrong club. Yup, through pure inattention I hit the ball either too long or short because the club I selected was all wrong. Now, I bet you are wondering how this huge mistake can happen; well it is easier than you think. And I bet all of you have committed this mistake at least once. I know how to fix this issue, but I am not sure I can employ it all the time.
Continue readingBeing Patient While Waiting For Golf Season
Unlike my friends to the south, I am patiently waiting for the temperatures to warm up! At a brisk minus 16° C (3° F) this morning, my patience is being tested to the max. This time of year is always the worst and I do find it challenging to stay focused on upcoming golf season. Our long winter’s nap is almost over, but the days before I can get outside to swing my clubs seems to be dragging. This happens every year and I go through the same doldrums as in the past. Before suggesting I take a trip, that is not in the cards. So, I will dig deep, focus my attention on things I like to do and patiently wait for golf season to arrive at a snail’s pace.
As you can see, we still have a ways to go before I can dig out the clubs. The last 30 days is always the hardest.
In the meantime, I will remain grateful for the blessings in my life.
To remain positive, here is my golf thought for today:
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Man Is It Cold!
There is zero chance of doing anything outside that is golf related in the winter! We are entering a cold snap where temperatures at night are expected to reach the mid to high 20s…..below zero. This morning when I rolled out of be it was a brisk minus 27° C (-16° F) and the thought of doing anything golf immediately rocketed from my brain. On days like this everything is moves slower including my thought processes. Given that this situation is not unique to this time of year, one would think that I had a contingency plan to keep my golfing passion rolling. Well, usually I do have something in the fire, but not today.
Continue readingA Long Winter’s Nap
As winter plods along in the great white north, it is becoming more of a challenge to focus on my golf game. This happens every year about this time and I am fully prepared to accept the doldrums of the lack of golf. I know I am feel sorry for myself, but it is the time of year when my desire to play golf wanes. I do not mind practicing, however I love playing much more. I am not a traveler for golf, so I have a limited opportunity to reconnect with my game. So what is a golfer to do?
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The Grateful Golfer 