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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 second year out of uniform after 36 years of service. It will be a different experience for me as full fledged veteran, but it will not diminish my gratitude to all my brothers and sisters in arms!

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Are You Sure You Want To Golf?

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I sometimes wonder if golf is a universal sport designed for all athletes. Don’t get we wrong, golfers are athletes. Like all professional and amateur sports the higher level of play (or elite players) have a combination of athletic ability and a passion to excel on the links. This combination is nothing new, but in golf, it seems that the stakes are higher because of the frustration level of trying to achieve a high level of play. With the combination of so many factors, I often wonder why beginners take golf thinking that this sport is fun and easily mastered!

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Settling In For A Long Winter’s Nap

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As I write this article, I can feel my game settling in for a long winter’s nap. I have reached a point in my golf season where my clubs scream to be put a way because it is too cold and wet to have fun on the course. Unlike my friends to the south, golfers in the northern climes weigh the cool wet (actually the cold wet) playing conditions benefits. In my case, staying home and preparing for winter is a better use of my time. I realize that as a grateful golfer my waving the white flag to end my golf season is strange, but playing golf where my layers of clothing number higher than my score…..then it is time to call it a season!

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Have a Fantastic Friday

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Well Grateful Golfers, I have taken a bit of a writing break and will be back at it tomorrow. I hope everyone is doing well and remaining grateful for life’s joys. I am off to create the day I want. Have a fantastic day!

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

Fall Hickory Classic – Day 1

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Recently, I attended the 2022 Fall Hickory Classic hosted my the Golf Historical Society of Canada. This two day event was designed to bring together like minded golfers who have an affinity for delving into the roots of golf. Dressing up in old style garb, using hickory shafted clubs, and playing challenging courses were only a few of the fun aspects of my weekend. Overall, it was a resounding success and I want to thank Allan Lew, GHSC/Hickory Ambassador/ Fall Tourney Event Co-ordinator, for the fantastic event he hosted on behalf of the GHSC. His continuous efforts resulted in a must attend event for us novice hickory stickers in the future.

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