Do you play winter rules in the spring? Osprey Links is a great golf course, but it takes time every year for the course to get up to summer playing conditions. So, I play winter rules until I feel that the course ready. Some years, winter rules last until June and other years I will play certain holes using winter rules until fall. It really depends on when the course conditions improve. Having said that, winter rules for tournaments are determined by tournament committee just in case you think I am might take advance of the field. Sit tight, there is more to the winter rules story.
Continue readingSelecting The Right Club Around The Green
I often watch my playing partner select the same club for a variety of shots around the green. They generally used their pitching or gap wedge by manipulating their stance, hand position and ball position. They feel the most confident when playing their favourite club and think they are mastering their short game. I would suggest that they are introducing too many variables into each shot and as such will produce the consistent, quality shots around the green needed for low golf scores.
Continue readingAnticipating Your Next Golf Shot
For many players, including myself, each round of golf is wrought with waiting. Waiting for our next shot is can vary from seconds to many minutes. I have watched players hit their ball three or four time before it became my turn. As I watched, I silently tried to keep my focus on what I had to do, but sometimes that was a challenge to say the least. The longer I waited, the greater my anticipation grew for my next shot.
Continue readingThe First Tee Jitters By Tom Watson
Many golfers get nervous on the first tee. Their minds, well at least mind does, fills with potential danger and concern about hitting a missed shot. This continual challenge is one that I believe I have conquered. This does not mean I always hit the ball well, but at least I do not dread the first tee as I wait for my turn. It took me some time to overcome my apprehension by developing a process of coping that suits my game; additionally, I came across a video by Tom Watson that will hopefully help if you are struggling with your first tee shot.
Continue readingWriting A Golf Article On My Phone
I am trying something new today by writing this article on my phone. There is not suppose to be any limitations, except the ones I impose on myself due to my lack of knowledge and experience. Wait, that sounds exactly how I developed my golf game.
As my game evolved, I encountered many shots that I had no idea how to play. I have to admit that it was a bit scary as navigated through the unknown. But as I gained experience I felt better about my game.
Unfortunately, at that time, I lacked a great deal of knowledge (understanding) of the options of each shot. Over the years of struggling with poor decisions, I decided to become a student of the game. This step towards being a better player was as much about lowering my scores as increasing my education so could open the door to more potential options with different shots.
Fast forward to today. I am always trying to improve my knowledge and understanding of golf. This passion I have to become smarter is my journey. This path will never end until I decide that I have reached the end of my journey. I do not see that happening anytime soon, but when I do I will not stop playing just stop searching.
So what is the point of my diatribe, continue searching for and expanding your knowledge about golf. Only through understanding the 5 Ws will you truly become a better golfer! On a side note, your path to knowledge and understanding is yours alone. I cannot tell you how to navigate your path, but I do know that this journey will be full of the elation of accomplishment!
Weel, my first article on my phone is complete. That’s for reading and have an awesome day!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 