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Time to Predict the 2017 Golf Major Winners

/ The Grateful Golfer / 13 Comments

Well it is that time of year again. With just 34 days until the first Major, it is time for all you ‘Amazing Kreskins’ to make your winning picks. This year’s competition will be a bit different that last year. Instead to trying to track everyone down through the year, I am asking you to make your four selections before the games even start.

Congratulations to last years winner, Mike Jones. Can he do it 2 years in a row. This is how Mike made out last year:

The Masters – Bubba Watson – T37
The US Open – Jordan Spieth – T37
The Open – Sergio Garcia – T5
The PGA Championship – Jason Day – T2

You can check out last years picks, until the first ballet is in, by everyone by just clicking on the Predictions heading on the main menu bar above.

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How Many Golf Balls Do You Use in a Season?

/ The Grateful Golfer / 18 Comments

This is a question I posed a few days ago out in cyberspace. I did not qualify how many rounds of golf a person would play or how long their golf season was, but I figured it was a good question to gauge if I am using too many golf balls. As it turned out, I am actually under the average.

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Never Abandon Your Golf Plan

/ The Grateful Golfer / 5 Comments

Playing competitive golf is always fun. I affords me the opportunity to hone my skills, work on my mental preparation and test my game against other good players. Regardless of the event, I create a game plan or winning strategy that suits the course, my swing, and the weather. It is a simple strategy that has served me well over the years. Continue reading →

Golfchat Articles Worth Reading

/ The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

Golfchat is a loose organization of keen, like-minded golfers who willingly share their views on golf. Although we do not always agree, the discussions are lively and informative. The recent theme of alternate ways to bring players to the game brought two additional articles (to my own) that I think are worth a read. Continue reading →

Jumping on Golf’s Bandwagon

/ The Grateful Golfer / 3 Comments

Part of any golfer’s off-season training program includes jumping on and off golf’s bandwagon. That 2 or 3 foot jump in the air builds muscles, dexterity, and coordinated movements needed to a great golf swing. The only hazard to this exercise is falling short on the jump and driving your body into the lip of the bed of the wagon. It smarts like heck, but most avid players shake it off and continue with their training.

Personally, I have never been a fan of jumping on and off the bandwagon. I find it generally creates discourse in my attitude towards the game. One week cheering for a player, then the next week saying that you say their demise coming seems a bit fishy to me. However, this is a favorite sport of the golf media and I am not convinced it achieves the goal they expect. Continue reading →