COVID-19 has changed the way we play golf. It has force a new normal upon golfers and if we want to beat this beast, there are guidelines that must be followed on and off the golf course. The infographic below is only a smattering of guidelines that we need to follow, but it hits the highlights for my home course of Osprey Links.
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My Golf Gear is Ready for Golf Season – Is Yours?
I spent two hours getting my golf equipment ready for today! There is really not much to tell, except I gave everything a rub down to remove the dust, marked two dozen golf balls (hope I do not need them all 🙂 ) placed everything in the car and I am ready to make the exciting trip to my home course of Osprey Links.
Continue readingThe Perfect Par 3 Distance
I do not know of any golfer that hates to play par 3s. Well, that is until they arrive at the hole and realize that the distance they need to hit is not within their wheelhouse. Then, their elation of stepping up to the tee turns to dread, but does it have to always be that way? Regardless of the situation, every golfer has a perfect distance for their game on the shortest holes on the golf course. It is just matter of knowing what that is to improve our golf scores.
Continue readingAnticipation Will Mentally Challenge Your Golf Game
Everyone knows what it is like to patiently (not so patiently for some) for something to happen. Of course right now, the anticipation of the golf courses opening in my area is the biggest one. Yet, this really does not challenge my golf game, just my patience. Anticipation of making a pressure/winning shot is a smaller more focused act that will mentally challenge your golf game. How we respond to this emotional situation will make or break our round and unfortunately, most amateurs fall short!
Continue readingPicking The Right Tees To Have Fun At A Golf Course
I have to say that I was quite surprised by the thought process that lead to this post. I thought I had found the perfect lead in with yesterday’s article on Course and Slope Rating. I figured that these two stats would be the driving factor for most golfers when selecting the tees to play at a new golf course. I could not be so far off base, but thanks to the many Grateful Golfers who responded my Twitter poll, I was set me straight!
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