Well, how did that happen!? Yesterday, I shot my personal best of three under par 71 at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. I was completely surprised as I was able to shoot five birdies, 2 bogeys and 11 pars. All of this with two poor strokes that led to over par one each hole. No one was more surprised than me and after I was able to calm down, I decided to dissect my round to see where things went right. After much thought, I am not surprised at the results.
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The Five Don’ts Of Hitting Driver
Understanding the do’s and don’ts of hitting a driver is very important. Knowing the must do’s vice avoiding hitting errors creates knowledge that can be employed on the golf course. I hit my driver well. Actually, I would consider it the best club in my bag. Even though it is my most reliable club, I still need to focus on what to do correctly in order to maximize distance and accuracy off the tee. So today’s article will focus on things to avoid when hitting driver.
Continue readingAccepting The State Of Your Golf Game
For many years I discussed the state of my golf game. The ups and downs, the goods and bads, and the highs and lows. Many times, I was asked why I do not just accept my game as is and play golf for the enjoyment. This is a valid question, however I would suggest that the benchmark for happiness on the golf course is relative to the experiences of each player. I believe this is the situation for all golfers regardless of their skill level. Let me explain.
Continue readingPlaying Timberwolf Golf Club With Friends
My friend Mike came to town on Sunday and as per usual we planned a golf game at a new course. Timberwolf Golf Club in Garson, Ontario, is a great course. Mike, Blair and I had a great time, but we did miss our fourth, Rick, on this trip. At $100 for 18 holes, cart and free range balls, this course has plenty of value and was well worth the trip. If you are heading to Northern Ontario, I would consider this course a must play. Now, for more about our round!
Continue readingHow To Successfully Lag Putt
Lag putting is a topic that continues to pop up on The Grateful Golfer. After watching the PPG Championship yesterday, it was obvious that lag putting needed to make another appearance. There are many great videos out there with plenty of suggestions and I recommend you find one. Well, I found a drill by Dave Pelz that will be help develop your lag putting skills. It is simple, easy and repeatable; talk about a drill made for amateurs.
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