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Lest We Forget!

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Lest We Forget

Every year, November 11 is a special day to all military personnel.  Today, we take the time to honor the fallen, wounded and serving military men, women and their families. Their sacrifices have allowed for the freedoms we enjoy today.  It is important to give thanks and be grateful for our wonderful lives they protect. This is my third year out of uniform after 36 years of service. It will be a different experience for me as I learn to be a veteran still trying to serve my community. But, not matter how much time passes I will not let my gratitude diminish to all my brothers and sisters in arms who gave their lives so we can live in peace!

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How To Stop Pulling Your Golf Ball Left

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Hitting my golf ball left is nothing new. My consistent hitting error (when it shows up) is to pull the ball left. Usually, I engage my lower body late causing the clubhead to create an outward-in swing plane. This happens when I am trying to hurry my swing or generate more power. I forget to stay in balance and as such, I pull the ball left. Fixing this swing challenge is not really difficult or is it?

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Music On the Golf Course!?

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Depending on which side of the fence you sit, music on the golf course can be a good or bad thing. Personally, I enjoy the sounds of nature and the peaceful walk around the course to hearing music in the background. I am in the minority, it seems, because many golfers are leaning towards having their favourite sound playing while they loop the course. This seems like an affront sometimes, but as golf evolves, music is becoming part of the scene and maybe it is time to adjust my thinking……or is it?

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That Is It! I Am Out Of Here!

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How many times have you hit the links wishing you had stayed home? For most players, especially those who do not play as often as they would like, this is a rare occurrence. The joy of golfing does help many players done rose coloured glasses; yet, there are times when on course or outside influences tip the scales towards walking off the course. In many cases, the decision to leave is not taken lightly. Regardless, leaving the golf course was the best decision and I have made that decision a few times myself over the years. Have you?

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Losing Interest in Golf for 2023

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The time has arrived when my passion for playing golf has waned. I am not preparing for the offseason just yet, but it is time to start the transition. The fact that the temperatures have dropped to very cool and that it has rained for 3 days makes playing golf a no-go for me. I have not made any plans for improving my game….yet. I am not in the mental mood to focus on what happens in 6 months, so for now, I will continue to read and write about golf. This is very similar to years past and right now it is not offering anything new.

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