I knew the day was coming where golf courses would start to implement a tax on golfers. I was surprised to hear this, but it makes sense. Knowing how important it is for golfers to be personally involved in protecting our playing area. Let me know what you think?
Continue readingBeating Back The Pressure In Golf
Regardless of you skill level, there will come a time when the pressure to make a great shot will force you to double think your options. Whether it is to win or tournament or trying to save double bogey, each player must learn to beat back the pressure of any given shot. The effort to do so can be a challenge and many players do not have a process to executed a must needed shot while under pressure. Of course playing through several situations will help formulate a strategy, however having something in place prior to shooting your way into a pressure shot sure will help your golf game.
Continue readingPutting Pre-Shot Routine
If you do not have a pre-shot routine, I strongly recommend that you develop one sooner than later. It is a technique used by every professional golfer, although they vary greatly, to ensure they are prepared to hit their next golf shot. More importantly, developing a pre-shot routine for putting is the most important skill you will create in order to reduce the most strokes. Personally, I have used the same basic pre-shot routine for most of my golfing career and I think it works very well. It has saved me many strokes over the years compared to lost strokes. And I think you can as well.
Continue readingHitting Your Golf Ball Correctly?
After 50 years of playing golf, I have come to the conclusion that I do not know as much about golf as I think. I have read, watched videos, practice, practiced some more, competed in tournaments, shot under par, shot three holes in one, and made a few eagles through my journey. And yet, the amount of information about ball striking that I do not know seems to never end. Each time I think I have a solution to a challenge, another crops up and challenges me mentally (and sometimes physically) to change my thinking to start down another swing path. Needless to say, all of this change can be frustrating, however I have to say that it is a fundamental reason why I love the game of golf!
Continue readingPSA: How to Fix Your Ball Mark Properly Again
This is a quick service announcement. As the snow in my area is still hanging around, I thought it was a good time to remind everyone to fix their ball marks. And here is how……
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The Grateful Golfer 