How many of you jump out of your car, run to the first tee, and proceed to pound a ball into the woods? Or, your course does not have a range so there is no place warm up and you duff your first tee shot. These are not unusual events in golf and as such the creation of the “breakfast ball” has gained significant popularity. It is a way to make golf fun and I think this is not such a bad idea.
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Using All The Rules Of Golf
Have you ever stood back and really examined the rules of golf? The efforts the governing bodies go through to level the playing field is amazing whether we agree with their final decisions or not. Regardless of how you feel, it is important to know, understand, and more importantly use the rules of golf. These clearly defined rules (recently updated in 2019 if you did not know) do not just add strokes to your game, but can save you strokes if applied properly. It is really up to you!
Continue readingRule 19.2 – Relief Options for Unplayable Ball in General Area or on Putting Green
I have said over and over again that understanding the rules of golf is important to shooting low golf scores or saving your round. There is no doubt that Rule 19.2 can make or break your round; I know this because it has done both to my game in the past. However, today’s article is a result of my friend Mac asking me about an unplayable lie he had recently experienced. I thought it would be a good time to talk about this important rule.
Continue readingChallenging The Committee In A Golf Tournament
Have you ever played in a competition where you believe that the Committee’s decision was not best for overall event? I have played in two events where I challenged the Committee and won both times. Both challenges were based in the rules and what was best for the field. In both instances, I thought that speaking up was best for the overall integrity of the event and to ensure that the field were fairly represented. It was not easy, but I am glad that I stepped up.
Continue readingKeeping Everyone’s Golf Score
Keeping score for most golfers is the benchmark by which they determine if they had a good round or not. Personally, it is only part of how I measure my rounds, but for sure I keep everyone’s score whether they ask me too or not. Having said that of course, during friendly matches I keep a hole by hole score in case I am asked. During competitions, I track everyone’s score, especially mine and the my assigned opponents. It is a habit I formed years ago and have not stopped today.
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The Grateful Golfer 