We all tell stories; regardless if they have to do with fishing, basketball, hunting, or golf; we all tell stories. Generally, as the tale is retold, it gets better and better until it is on the border line of unbelievable. Over the years, I have made some fantastic shots and, well, some I would like to forget. It is human nature to remember the highlights and perhaps embellish them just a bit. Well I have a shot I thought was worth sharing and I promise not to embellish it…..much! Continue reading
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Adjusting to a Different Ball
As I mentioned yesterday, I have switched to my fall ball: the Wilson 50. It is a ‘no-brainer’ to make the move, but there is always a period of adjustment. It is not anything critical, but it something I must be aware of during the transition. Primarily, the greatest adjustment occurs in my short game. It takes about 15 minutes on the practice area to make the change and it is worth every second that I practice. Continue reading
Switching to My Fall Ball
It is that time of year, were I put away my Pro Vs, Forte, and Callaway golf balls for something with less compression. Before you start to scratch your head and question my mental state, I based my decision on experience and facts. it is something I do every year and it does pay dividends. Continue reading
Forget Everything You Know About Your Golf Swing
It is time to hit the reset button on your golf swing! Understanding that everything you have an accomplished to date is actually the foundation for improvement moving forward. I realize this may sound crazy, however, it is time to forget what you already know and focus on improving that aspect of your swing that does not happen naturally. It is time to start anew! Continue reading
Golfing in Layers to Keep Warm
Yesterday, I was talking to my friend Padraig, who lives in Ireland, about his round of golf.
At first I thought what a beautiful day, but after a quick conversation, he reminded me that it was the time of year to dress warmly because looks can be deceiving. As I hit the the links today, this article will be of great value to my game.
Golfing in cold weather is a challenge for many of us living north of the 49th parallel. Our golfing season can last up to 7 months, but during 3 of those months, we had better be ready for turbulent weather. Excluding rain, cold weather is the greatest challenge for avid golfers in the north. It is not unusual to play golf in single digit (Celsius) conditions early and late in the northern golfing season.
The Grateful Golfer 