FedEx Cup is Almost Over

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / Leave a comment

With the 10 million dollars on the line this weekend at the Tour Championship, the remaining 30 players are excited to tee it up at East Lake GC, Atlanta. I have said earlier that I am not overly excited about the FedEx Cup and that has not changed. I do, however, enjoy trying to pick the champion each week in my fantasy leagues.

I am in 4 leagues, but late entry has basically eliminated me from any potential winnings. To date, I have picked only one winner with a couple of second places. My lack of success this year has not quelled my continued efforts to succeed.

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Have a Spectacular Saturday!

September 17, 2016September 17, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / Leave a comment

Saturdays hold special meaning for most people. It is the first full day of the weekend and the only opportunity for most players to hit the links.

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I hope this Saturday is special for you and the beginning of something fantastic.

Only you can create the day you want! Have a spectacular Saturday.

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

Designated Shot Watchers

September 12, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / Leave a comment

Wayne brings up a great idea that has merit. As I explained to him, I am the designated ball watcher for my group all the time. Go figure.

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Opinion: Pace of Play # 2 – Designated Shot Watchers –

By Wayne Halm –

In my last Pace of Play (PoP) post I promised ideas for achieving four and a half hour rounds – the Designated Shot Watcher idea will move golfers toward that goal.

Frequently I take on this responsibility unasked. I watch everyone’s shots, make mental note of the position of any balls off the fairway, and lead the player to it. Most of the time this is unnecessary – but when it is needed it greatly improves the PoP.

As much as I might like to, I can’t play golf with everyone. I believe the Designated Shot Watcher idea needs to be formalized into the game.

I think golf courses should add another column to their scorecards. There should be spaces for the players name and the name of the Designated Shot Watcher. Each player should…

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The Last Quarter of the 2016 Golf Season

September 4, 2016September 3, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

The seasons change very quickly once September arrives. It feels like just last week we were suffering through a heat wave. Now, it is below 10 degrees Celsius in the morning. Although refreshing, it is an eye opener for many golfers.

Early birds start to become a thing of the past because of the cool temperatures and very wet grass. Golf finishes by 8 pm instead of 9:30 pm. Layers of clothes creep into our golf bags as we prepare for the next two months of golf season. Continue reading →

Golfing on Punched Greens

September 3, 2016September 3, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

This is a very short post tonight. I played on punched greens today and it is a worthy article. However, I am jammed for time today, so I thought I would tease you with a picture!