In the past 10 years or so, golf equipment has changed dramatically. The technological advancements are staggering and I find it difficult to keep up with all the changes. A quick look at Golf.com shows that 90 new clubs were released in 2017. Of course this number is spread across all the manufacturers, but that is a ridiculous number! In the mix of all this change over the years, smaller, less noticeable changes occurred and one of them was the size of the putter grip. This might seem like an inconsequential change, but I think this ‘behind the scene’ difference is a game changer. Continue reading
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Is The ‘Why’ Really Important To Your Golf Swing
Learning something new is always a challenge. Depending on your age, experience, and open-mindedness, can complicate the learning process. Over the years, I have watched videos, read articles, listened to experts, experimented and stumbled upon fixes to my golf swing. It was not a pretty process, but overall I cannot complain as I always seem to keep moving forward. However, I often wonder if my game would be a higher level if I knew the ‘why’ to all my changes. Continue reading
Transition is Always Tough In Golf
Missing my range time.
I bet you are thinking I am going to talk about the transition periods of my golf swing, well not today. This transition is from playing 4 days a week to not playing at all. It is a tough time of year for those of us in the northern climes, but one we know and understand. However, it does not make things any easier.
It is the time of year that thousands of Canadian golfers walk around in a fog looking for something to fill their time. Some hunker down and just wait, while others find other activities to enjoy. It is a yearly routine that does not get any easier. Continue reading
My Blind Spot on the Golf Course
Do you have a blind spot on the golf course? You know, that one shot you always try to make, but for some reason you are rarely successful. I think we all have one….well I know I do. It is that one shot that after every attempt, you tell your self that you know you can make it. Sometimes this shot costs a couple of extra strokes and other times we just get lucky. Continue reading
Gimmie Putts, Are they a Thing?
Gimmie putts are a thing. Regardless of who we are playing with, we have told our playing partners to pick up their ball. Sometimes it is a mercy gimmie and sometimes it is for strategy, but gimmies are an unofficial part of golf. Last year, I played over 80 rounds of golf and except for tournaments, I will pick up my ball from time to time when playing. Is this fair, probably not, but it is a reality of modern golf. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 