Grateful Golfer

A Big Surprise At My Local Golf Course

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I recently arrived at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort to a big surprise. I figure I will just show you instead of trying to give a big blurb.

Yup, I am the proud owner of a reserved parking spot at my golf course. It was not a large competition that I won last year, but it was enough to have a parking spot right in front of the clubhouse.

I want to thank Mike and Brenda, Owner Operators, for providing the prize for the club championship. This ‘bragging rights’ prize is an awesome incentive for me to hone my skills. For those members of the Mattawa Golf and Ski Club who read The Grateful Golfer, the sign up sheets are in the proshop.

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

The 2023 US Open and Father’s Day

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What a great combination – Father’s Day and the US Open Championship. For most men, this is a fantastic combination. Many, I presume will take advantage of both by golfing in the morning and watching the action in the afternoon.

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No Big Surprise At Day 3 Of The US Open

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Anyone who follows golf was not surprised by the scores shot yesterday at the 2023 US Open Championship. Most of the top players shot around par and were grinding on most shots. It only takes a mistake or two and their scores were dramatically affected. Conversely, shots like Scottie Scheffler made on the 17th hole that resulted in an eagle can push their score in a positive direction. Regardless, LACC is playing as expected and the final round today will see players lamenting over every shot. If you want to see professional golfers put all their skills to the test, then today is the day to watch golf.

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My Kingdom For A Putter

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Playing golf is one of life’s pleasures. I have many others which include family and friends, however as a past time, golf is at the top of my list….in the summer. 😉 Each time I hit the links I never know what is going to happen. This uncertainty adds to fun of whacking a little white ball over 6000 yards of green space. Regardless of the day, my hopes of playing great golf never diminishes because that is a draw for why I play golf. On Friday past, I played golf at my old stomping grounds of Osprey Links. My old crew (Rick, Blair and Fernando) teed it up for the first time this year and our time at Osprey did not disappoint. Unfortunately, my round was marred by the fact that my putter decided to stay home!

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Walking Improves My Golf Game

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Fitness is a very important component of successful golf. Having the ability to walk 18 holes with enough gas left in the tank to perform is something every golfer should be capable of accomplishing. Of course there are always exceptions and it is not my intent to shine a negative light on other golfers; I am only talking about my golf game. If given a choice, I will walk most golf courses. There are some I have played that walking is not wise due to its design, however 95% of golf courses are walkable and I enjoy taking the stroll. Other than the physical benefits of walking a golf course, the mental benefits are often overlooked. I play better golf when I walk and here is why!

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