When playing golf are there shots that cause you anxiety? Is there a situation you hate to find yourself because success seems impossible. How about putting that three foot downhill breaker for par, does that cause you angst? The emotional responses to all of these challenges are rooted in one thing: FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real. When shoots that increase the pressure on our ability to perform arise, I had a tendency to think of all the wrong possible outcomes. Yup, I was so focused on missing, I actually forgot to believe that I could make the shot….is that not the definition of crazy for any golfer!
Continue readingGHSC At The 2023 Toronto Golf & Travel Show
As a member the Golf Historical Society Of Canada (GHSC), it was great to hear that they represented golf extremely well at last weekends Golf and Trade Show at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I know several of the Ambassadors who, I am sure, were in their glory talking about the historical aspects of golf. I was note able to attend this year, but I figured it was a good idea to share their experiences.
Continue readingGolf for Golf’s Sake
I am not sure why many fans of golf originally gravitated towards the sport. I am confident that what ever reason brought someone over is as unique as a snowflake. In the modern day of social media, instant news, and a constant barrage of useless information, creating drama seems to be quickly becoming a method to garner interest (regardless of how fleeting) It seems that controversy sells and positive deeds are overlooked in many cases. As a person who reads and writes about about golf, I am not sure that the path fame in the golfing world is paved by constantly talking about contentious topics. Does creating drama actually draw new viewers to golf or does it turn off the people who are already tuned in?
Continue readingWhat Are Your 2023 Golf Goals?
For many years my golf goals centered around lowering my scores be addressing challenges in my game. This approach has served me well because my game has stayed sharp with some minor improvements. This year, I will continue my proven path, however it is time to adjust my vector just a bit. Recently, I have agreed to become more involved with the Golf Historical Society of Canada (GHSC) by becoming a contact person for promoting historical golf in my area. My involvement will be setting up a few golf days were the more experience members of the the GHSC can travel my area and showcase hickory shaft golf clubs and some ‘classic steel’ golf clubs. The entire venture is to increase interest in the historical and fun aspects of vintage golf. I am starting to formulate an plan, but it will include a stop at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort (my home course).
Continue readingDeveloping A Powerful Golf Swing
There are times that I have challenges casting my golf club. Releasing my wrists too early to a point where I loose up to 20 yards distance with my driver. I do not do this intentionally, however it mostly happens when I try to extend my normal driving distance. I try to speed up my golf swing and as a result my mechanics become out of sync. We know from experience that poor golf swings are the result of poor mechanics and trying to develop power without practice is a known challenge. In my golf swing, tempo is very important because my balance and swing mechanics rely on tempo to produce consistent results. Over the past few years, I have tried (to no avail) to increase the power my golf swing produces and I have found a simple tip that should help. It uses a toilet paper roll and a golf club. Interested, the read on!
Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 