I read so many articles, watch a mountain of videos and tried many different variations of ball position to be an expert. Haha, if you believe that well there is something about swamp land for sale. I have tried so many different combinations with so many different clubs that I think I am floating between ‘got it’ to ‘what the heck am I doing’! There is one thing that I did find out through all my trial and errors; there is no right answer for this topic. However, I think I do have a solution to the possibilities.
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Making Wishes Come True On The Golf Course
Rory McIlroy being Rory. This speaks for itself!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Risk vs Reward Golf Shot – The Overlooked Factor
Every golf shot provides the opportunity for each player to assess the risk vs reward. Most shots are straight forward and the risk is low because of location of hole layout. There are other shots, however, that increase the risks with no substantial increase in reward. Basically, trying to avoid a big number on any golf hole is a significant factor to shooting low golf scores. When applying the risk reward equation to any golf shot, many amateurs overlook one factor that often leads to disaster. As a result of their oversight, a high number on the scorecard rears its ugly head!
Continue readingStill Pulling My Irons Left
Golf is a goofy game. There are times when I hit my ball exactly as expected and then all heck breaks out. For the past three weeks, I am pulling my irons left. In many cases, I have thought I had things all figure out, but for some reason I have not been able to crack this nut. I feel that this challenge will continue to persist if I do not find a fix. I am down to two things: alignment and casting over the top of my swing. Or at least that are my thoughts at this time.
Continue readingThe Flying Elbow…Sometimes?
I enjoy playing golf with different people. Virtually every match I played in the past has been pleasant. It affords me the opportunity to meet different players, see different approaches to the game and in some instances, learn new things about my swing. All of the above happened yesterday when my friend Charlie and I played in a senior’s tournament at Clear Springs Golf Course. During the round, our playing partners, Yvon and Tom reinforced my view that playing different players is always a great time.
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