The euphoria of sinking a shot from the fairway is difficult to describe. The anticipation as the ball flies towards the target with a chance of going in the hole is awesome. Interestingly, before contact, I think every one of my shots is going in the hole, however it rarely happens. I hit the flag at least 3 or 4 times a year, but I rarely hit my ball in the hole outside of 20 yards. But apparently, others have had greater success. Continue reading
Discussion
Is Power Everything in Golf?
Dustin Johnson is starting to demonstrate that he is the dominant player in golf, again. His 8 stroke win last weekend at the Sentry Tournament of Champions (and 65 on the last day) was a marvel. Everyone is talking about his near albatross on the 430-yard par-4 12th hole Sunday because of the power and accuracy he is able to generate. Without question, Johnson’s power offers him a distinct advantage over the rest of the field. However, I am not convinced that power is really why he won. Continue reading
The Best Time of Day to Play Golf
Despite what you may think, golfing at anytime of the day is awesome. However, I will admit that certain times that offer a more rewarding experience than others. This is purely subjective and who am I to tell you when is the best time for you. As for me, I have two times I enjoy the best and for different reasons. Continue reading
The Dangers of Watching Golf
As a spectator, you should be safe watching golf on the course. There are many stories of people being hit by the ball and this appears to be an acceptable risk of being at a live sporting event. I guess that is true when there are thousands of people mulling about, however what about when the course is not pack and you can stand just about anywhere. Should standing in a safe spot be a consideration when viewing professional golf? Continue reading
The Long and Short of Golf
There is nothing I like better than hearing a fishing story evolve over the years. You know, the story of the 2 pound pickerel that grew to 6 pounds and took 45 minutes to get into the boat. I need to refine my remarks and say I like nothing better than hearing a fish story, except for a golf tale!
I enjoy hearing how far amateurs hit the ball and explain that distance is never their issue. They can hit a 5-iron like the pros, but have a bit of a challenge putting. So, their game is not quite as sharp as it should be; have you ever experienced this?
