Many times golfers just toss their golf ball into a general relief area and carry on with their round. When playing a friendly, I am less concerned about this than when playing in a tournament. A competition is a different beast and there are more rules to consider when taking relief and placing another ball in play. It is not complicated, however there are three rules that constitute a golf ball being dropped properly. The penalty for breaching these rules range from a free redrop, a 1 stroke penalty or a 2 stroke penalty. So, understanding how to properly drop a golf ball is important to your score.
Continue readingSuccessfully Hitting A Delicate Shot With Your Wedges
Using the scoring clubs with skill is a challenge for all golfers. There is no question that a player with a strong short game (the distance varies depending on skill) will shoot lower golf scores. Additionally, they will carry themselves with confidence as they know very few shots will cause them to mentally breakdown. There is one aspect of chipping around the green that all elite golfers execute without hesitation. It is the one skill that all golfers should learn and use if they want to improve their ability to play well with their wedges. It is not challenging and yet seems to dumbfound many amateurs as they develop their skills around the green.
Continue readingWorking On Your Golf Game
Earlier in the week I posted about taking stats on my next round of golf. Although one round does not provide enough data to make any solid decisions on where I need to practice, the one round I played did provide some possible focus as to where I need work. With such a short season, it is a challenge to be patience with such a short golf season, but I do know that everything takes time. With a small sample set, this is where I realize I need the most work.
Continue readingWorking Towards A Better Golf Game
After my round of golf yesterday with my friends Ron and Mike, I noticed a few positive aspects of my game that I need to focus upon moving forward. It is nothing profound, however it is important enough to move forward these skills in order to improve my overall golf game. Primarily, I will focus on improving my GIR (greens in regulation) as a starting point for my season. This might seem very obvious to any experience golfer and I accept that statement. However, it is the one aspect of my game that has been holding me back for years and this year it is time to change this trend. The question is how am I going to achieve this goal without sacrificing the rest of my game?
Continue readingTrying To Head To The Golf Course
Not for the lack of trying, I have not made it to the golf course in about five days. Normally, I would have played a couple of rounds in that time, however the rain and cold weather has stopped me from looping around Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. Today, I have decided to layer up and play anyway. It will be cool, but I have to start playing or the first month of my golf season will be gone. When I hit the course today, I figure I will focus on a couple of things that will improve my swing and overall mental preparedness for when I challenge my friend Mike later this week. He and I have a friendly standing bet and over the past few times we played, he kick my butt. So, it is time to turn the tides and start playing like I know I can. To do this, I have to focus on two specific things and if I do, I will be off to the races.
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The Grateful Golfer 