Well my 2022 golf season has started. We played our first round yesterday and it went exactly as expected. I shot a few pars, a few bogies and one other. I actually did not keep my score because it did not matter. As in previous years, I felt like Bob Uecker from Major League. The first hole will be a precursor for my year. Yesterday, I had a putt for birdie and lipped out. I am not sure what it exactly means, but my 15 foot birdie putt was the best chance I had at a sub-par score all day.
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Albatross or Double Eagle?
The debate rages on! What is your call?
Continue readingPlaying Golf For the First Time in 2022
We are getting close to opening day of my 2022 golf season. I figure it is less that two weeks away and I can hardly wait. I have been using my orange whip and will start hitting balls in to my DIY driving net tomorrow. I have waited this long because the warmer weather was slow to arrive. But it is here now, so time to start practicing with intent. The challenge I have is I am not sure where I will be playing!
Continue readingOne Golf Shot Makes A Difference
If you ever thought that one golf shot is not enough to change your fortunes on the golf course, I suggest you revisit your thinking. I can make this bold statement because Scottie Scheffeler made that miracle shot at The Masters on the third hole that turned his fortunes around 180 degrees. It was a two stroke swing, but more importantly it changed his disposition (and confidence) to a point where he never looked back. He gained total control over the rest of his round that propelled him to victory!
Continue readingWhat Makes A True Golf Legend?
I have often wondered what we consider a true golf legend. Is it stellar play like Scottie Scheffler who rocketed to number one in the world in just 42 days that makes you a legend? Or is it a player like Sam Snead with a longevity of wins that makes you a legend? Or is it somewhere in between? To truly be a legend in a sport might be determined by the individual and not the collective.
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