Regardless of what sport you play, there is always a time when you are expected to perform under pressure. Golf seems to have more of these exciting moments the most sports. At anytime during a competition, one shot could make or break your event. Just one shot can change to standings by several positions. And the closer we are to the finish line, the more the pressure on each shot mounts. It is exciting and scary at the same time.
Continue readingChallenging The Committee In A Golf Tournament
Have you ever played in a competition where you believe that the Committee’s decision was not best for overall event? I have played in two events where I challenged the Committee and won both times. Both challenges were based in the rules and what was best for the field. In both instances, I thought that speaking up was best for the overall integrity of the event and to ensure that the field were fairly represented. It was not easy, but I am glad that I stepped up.
Continue readingThe Most Underrated Piece of Golf Apparel
Socks! Yup, socks is the most underrated piece of golf apparel. Not only is it the most overlooked, it also has exacting standards of length and style. Who knew? I sure did not. Apparently, it is a huge faux pas to wear the wrong socks and is akin to a fashion failure that needs shaming. But, it is only socks!
Continue readingDo You Have the Right Rain Gear for Golf?
When your golf season is only six months long, seven if we are lucky, a golfer must learn to play in all types of weather. In the warmer months, rain is never a reason to stay home and knock of items from my ‘to do’ list. It just means that I have an opportunity to work on my golf game in adverse conditions. Of course to do this, I need the right kit to ensure I can still play my best golf. But, what is the ‘right kit’? Is it standard for everyone?
Continue readingKeeping Everyone’s Golf Score
Keeping score for most golfers is the benchmark by which they determine if they had a good round or not. Personally, it is only part of how I measure my rounds, but for sure I keep everyone’s score whether they ask me too or not. Having said that of course, during friendly matches I keep a hole by hole score in case I am asked. During competitions, I track everyone’s score, especially mine and the my assigned opponents. It is a habit I formed years ago and have not stopped today.
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The Grateful Golfer 