Yesterday, I paid for my membership at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. I have been a member of this course for a few years and I am still loving to play this nine hole track. It offers some challenges, chances to shoot low, but most of all the people are fun to play a round with regardless of the time. The weather is starting to chance and we are looking at some high teens this week. That will remove most of the snow and dry out the playing area. After talking to Mike, GM at the course, he is remise to forecast when the course will be open and I respect him not blinking first. Regardless, we are so close to playing golf in my area.
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Playing Last In A 4 Person Scramble – Is it Important?
The scramble format is a fun. It helps erase poor shots and accentuates good shots by players. Last night, I played in a 9 hole scramble format for Men’s Night. It was our usual team of Mike, Barry, Charlie and I. We normally shoot six under or less, but last night we shot better. As I look back at he match, I wondered what the difference was that allowed us to record a lower than normal score. It was not anything out of the norm, we seemed to make more putts than normal……but why?
Continue readingThere Will Be A New Club Champion At Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort
My efforts to be the club champion at the Mattawa Golf and Ski resort will end this year. I played my first round match against a great young player yesterday and he sent me packing. I lost 1 up and the match could have finished in my favour, but alas Alex emerged victorious. Having said that, it was the best match I experienced in years and want to congratulate Alex and wish him well in the next round.
Continue readingGetting Ready For Golf Season!
Spring is just around the corner. This year, the snow is receding faster than in recent years and my hope for an early spring is growing. We will have above average temperatures for the next two weeks and this shift to warmer temperatures should eliminate most of the snow. It is an exciting time for golfers in warmer climes! So, now what? With warmer temperatures on the horizon, I began thinking about what I need to do to prepare for my 2024 golf season.
Continue readingUsing A Jigger To Lower My Golf Score
Playing golf with my hickory sticks is always great fun. It is an exercise in control, nuance and frustration. What a wonderful ride! I am still learning how each club performs, but one club I do have a handle on was my jigger. It is very narrow profile club that I use around the green similar to my 7-iron. It is a club that I think that will lower my golf score quickly as I continue to hone my short hickory stick game.
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The Grateful Golfer 