Grip it and rip it! Let the big dog eat! Swing Away! I guess I could go on, but you must be getting the idea of a theme by now. As my 45+ year golf journey unfolded, the advice of the experts was to grip my golf club tight enough to hold on to it during my entire swing. The challenge with that advice is that it really does not explain how to accomplish this important swing technique. Just how tight is tight enough because I do not want to lose my club during my swing from the force during all phases of my swing plane. It really can be a challenge for beginners to understand what gripping the club just right means to executing my most efficient swing. So, what does gripping my club too tight actually mean?
Continue readingHave A Fantastic Friday!
I am feeling a bit sentimental today. So, no golf musings.
It is cool here at -10° C (14°F) and my yard looks like this:
But, I want this to happen:
Have a fantastic Friday and positive energy is heading your way!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Golf Give Away Season: Release The Kringle
If you like to enter contests, then this is a great time of year for us all. The #12DaysofGiveaways offer many different golf contests where all you have to do is follow, share and a tag a friend. Over the years, I won golf balls, divot repair tools, hats, and other golfing trinkets. Of course, there are many other contests to enter, but mainly stick to the golf contests. Continue reading
Aiming, Chipping and Ball Position: Are They Connected?
I talk about chipping to lower my score. Next to putting, I chip more than any other shot during my game. I thought that I had everything figured out and even offered some tips from my experience. I thought that I had everything covered until I came across a video that connected aiming to my chipping ball position. I might have thought about it and unconsciously adjust my aim accordingly, but I was surprised that I never talked about how my technique could affect my aim while chipping.
Continue readingTry Putting From The Opposite Side
Do you ever feel that your practice routine is getting a bit stale. You use the same drills (which work most of the time) in the same fashion to hone your putting skills. Personally, I try to mix up my drills, but I do have my default putting drills that really helps build my confidence on the short grass. Regardless of how well I think my practice sessions are going, I have to admit that from time to time I need to shake up my routine. When I do, I sometimes putt left handed! Why you may ask; well, that is a good question!
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The Grateful Golfer 