A couple of day ago I asked if anyone had watched a hole in one by someone else. If the answer was yes, then to give a brief description. I was amazed at the response and the stories. So much so, I thought it was worthy of a post. I decide to pick three of the responses and share them. If you want to see them all, you can go to my Twitter feed (icon on the right) and see them all. So, keep reading and see some great stories by other grateful golfers.
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Fun Golf Shots to See
With the closure of many golf courses, many of us are finding interesting ways to keep amused. I came across these fun golf shots and thought I would share and hopefully brighten your Friday! So, here it goes:
I hope everyone is doing well and keeping safe. #socialdistancing #flattenthecurve
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Playing Side Games in Golf
In my younger years, I loved playing side games that would garner me a little bit of pocket change. Nothing serious, I think the most I ever lost or won was $5. Definitely not a Princely sum, but it was fun playing and I do miss it from time to time. Now, I rarely play any side games except with my friend Mike C. He is always looking for a side game and it is fun play head to head against someone.
Continue readingWhat is Your Favourite Starting Hole?
Every golfer loves to start their round on a hole of a specific par. Some prefer a wide open tee shot or a short approach into the green. Regardless of your preference, there is a course out there that suits your desires. I have two stories about wonderful courses that offer unique challenges to my game. I loved playing both the courses, but to score well, I had get past the first hole in order to have a chance at shooting a low golf score.
Continue readingCOVID-19 and Temporary Golf Rules
I purposely have refrained from talking about COVID-19 because I believe there are way more qualified people who should be heard from. All I can say is that I am doing my part by staying home as much as possible and practicing social distancing. Having said that, golf season is quickly approaching and courses in my area might be open as early as three weeks. If that is the case, I will have to make some decisions on whether to hit the links or wait it out. We will call that a game day decision.
In the meantime, the R&A and USGA have temporarily modified some of the rules to address the COVID-19 challenges from playing golf to level out the playing field during competition. Before I give my opinion on these efforts, I thought it important to outline the modifications.
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