It Never Rains on the Golf Course!

July 27, 2016July 26, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

Just a bit wet at Osprey Links Golf Course!

Last Friday, I was grateful to have my nephew Darwin drop into town for a quick 18 holes. We had planned this outing for a while, but never seemed to find the right time. Finally, we made the plan and he drove up early in the morning because we had a 7:30 am tee off. The only thing we did not count on was the rain.

Ever the optimist, I told Darwin not to worry because it never rains on the golf course. I told him that I had watched the weather forecast and we were good to go…..well, famous last words. Continue reading →

Talking to your Golf Ball

July 23, 2016July 23, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 14 Comments

Be There!

Lately, I have taken to talking to my golf ball! It seems when the ball is not doing what it suppose to do….or I should say what I intended, I start yelling instructions to my golf ball. As my ball flight unfolds, it becomes very apparent that something is awry and I think that talking to my ball will help!

My sudden change of conversing with my ball stems from the lack to practice and intermittent play. I fully expected my game to decline over the past month due to my retirement and move, but for some reason this unusual trait has crept into my game. And honestly, I do not like it!

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Golf Musings and Stuff

July 10, 2016July 11, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

The final round of the US Women’s Open golf championship is today. Due to life events, I have not watched a single stroke. Of course this is disappointing, but there is nothing I can do about it.

I have watched the scores and see the Lydia Ko is at the top of the leaderboard. This is not a big surprise, but I was disappointed to see that Brooke Henderson did not make the cut (actually she made the cut and I was mistaken – note added on 11 July 16). Henderson’s performance will be dissected by the pundits, but for we, I will suggest that she will be back soon vying for another championship. Continue reading →

#GolfChat – Think of the Children!

July 6, 2016July 5, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

For over 500 years, golf has waxed and waned in popularity. The exponential growth of golf in the 80s and 90s is being countered by the leaner years of the 21 st century. As a result, for the first time in modern history, the focus on growing golf is shifting to women and juniors. This article will focus on juniors, but does apply to women in many areas. The logic of most national organizations is to expose potential new players earlier in their lives in hopes of creating life-long converts.

The challenge faced by most golf organizations is to reach juniors to play golf. They offer golf camps, specials rates, and training opportunities to expose new players to the fun benefits of golf. They have on-line media campaigns and “at your touch” services to help the ill-informed understand how golf can help enrich their lives. These efforts are well received, but unfortunately, they miss the mark in these areas: cost and making the game fun! Continue reading →

Do You Have a Golf Support Team?

June 30, 2016June 29, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

As you amble towards great golf scores, remember that a support team is important for long-term success! More importantly, do you have someone leading the team!

Who is your “go to” expert?

Who is your team leader?

After my current move is complete, I will be searching for a new team leader. I am not exactly sure how I am going to do this, but when things slow down I will focus on my next move?

How did you find your support leader? If so, let me know how you did it, I am all ears!

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