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Using Used Golf Balls

/ The Grateful Golfer / 14 Comments

A couple of posts ago, I asked from where you bought your golf balls. There was varied responses, but most players understand the value of not using old re-purposed golf balls. Personally, I am in total agreement with this idea, but I understand the value of using cheaper equipment.

However, yesterday I saw something that goes a bit further than buying second-hand golf balls. I mean, we all use balls we find on the course. We look at it and determine its condition before deciding on whether to put the ball in our bag or not. Is there a chance that some players take this concept just a bit too far? Continue reading →

Forgetting Our Last Golf Shot

/ The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

What does Ben Hogan know!? His point about course management cannot be true. The only shot we need to worry about is the one I performing right now. I mean, why worry about the future. It has not happened yet. Continue reading →

The Ghost of Golfing Past

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We all know the story of Scrooge who was visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. After examining his life, Scrooge realized it was not too late to change and have a positive impact on the lives of the people around him. Ultimately, improving his 3 foot space.

To improve my golf game, I need to follow the same general process. Take account of how my game from the past, the current state of my game, and what my future looks like if I do not change. Of course, I do this every year in one form or another in the hopes of being a scratch golfer and this year is not different. Continue reading →

My ‘Tin Cup’ Golf Shot

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Tin Cup is a great golf movie. I watch it from time to time, but generally at the beginning of the golf season and this year is no different. While watching Roy MacAvoy manage his demons, I was reminded of my one of my ‘Tin Cup’ shot several years ago.

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Titleist Vokey SM6 Sand Wedge

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Well, I finally did it! I bought a new sand wedge. It was and wasn’t an impulse purchase. There is a bit of a story behind going with this club that I thought I would share. The main point behind this article is about being grateful so it will fit perfectly with my blog.

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