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Know What We Know In Golf

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Many people think that Confucius is only talking about life. Well, I would suggest that it definitely applies to golf as well. As we travel through our golf journey, we attain a great deal of knowledge that helps or changes our game. The real test is whether we are willing to use that know ledge properly. See what Rory McIlroy has to say:

Knowing our golf game and accepting our limitations is a great first step to playing great golf. Even McIlroy states that professionals will avoid low percentage shots. To me, that just makes sense. After playing thousands of rounds of golf, I realize that I am still learning about my game. It has taken some time, but I also accept that certain aspects of my game (although it is uncomfortable) need to change in order to play better golf. I choose to continue to learn about golf and hopefully that will transition into something better than it is today.

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

Image Shooting Your Lowest Golf Score Ever!

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Is it possible to shoot your lowest score ever each time you hit the links? Well, of course not! However, the process of visualization or imaging each single shot will help you on the the path to consistently shooting great scores. I know this because I use visualization before, during and after each round of golf. I find the process of visualizing each shot a must do in order to play my best golf. I fully recommend using the mental technique of visualization to improve your golf game; it is a game changer.

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Using Lines To Aim While Putting

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Pursuant to yesterdays article, I placed lines on my golf balls and practiced in my basement to evaluate if this technique matches the hype. I drew three sets of lines and tried each with 10 putts to a distance of six feet. I chose this distance because it facilitated a controlled putting stroke with the intent of hitting the ball square. I have several findings I thing worth mentioning because of positive and negative results.

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Creating The Ball Flight You Want vs Need

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Creating any type of ball flight is not overly difficult. Okay it was a tag line and depending on the shot required to produce the best results is far more challenging than on might expect. I am not talking about extricating ourselves from trouble, but say an approach shot from 175 yards that requires a baby draw/fade to safely land on the green. Being able to create a specific ball flight is more that what we routinely hit; it often relates to what is needed versus what we want to hit.

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Hoping For The Best In The 2024 Golf Season

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With golf only a few months off, it is time to start thinking about what comes next. Is this the year I try to lower my handicap, again? Or is it the time to focus on maximizing the fun out of my game. I realize that it will likely be a bit of both, however playing golf with hickory sticks has changed my view on my golf game. Fortunately, I continue to play at a decent level, so my options are wide open. Regardless of the path I chose, I am hoping for my best golf season yet in 2024!

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