I believe that removing your hat after a round and shaking hands with your opponent is a sign of respect for the game and opponents. A majority of golfers agree with me and yet there is seems to be a growing number of people who believe that this tradition has out lived its usefulness. I realize that some traditions surrounding our society are changing, but I do not believe that removing your hat to shake hands after a round of golf should be one!
Continue readingCOVID-19 Golf Solutions
I applaud entrepreneurs who are thinking of ways to overcome the challenges golfers face during this current pandemic. One of the greatest concerns is the handling of the flagstick on every hole. Obviously, as a golfer I do not want to touch the flagstick at all and require a solution for removing my ball from the hole. What is a golfer to do?
Continue readingThe Amazing Spirit of A Small Community
I recently moved to the small town of Mattawa, Ontario. It is my wife’s hometown and our decision was driven by the desire to be closer to family. Over the years, I have visited this beautiful town that was built around the junction of the Mattawa and Ottawa rivers. The scenery is fantastic, especially in the fall, but I never really understood the pride of so many of the people who live in Mattawa. That is until I moved here!
Continue readingThe Point of Diminishing Joy When Playing Golf
Before reading the rest of the article, answer this question: What is the perfect number of golf holes you like to play? Just one more question: Do you normally have time to play all the holes your would like? This is an ongoing debate in golf that I think has gone down the rabbit hole. Most of the previous discussions were nothing by white noise and I lost interest in what most ‘experts’ were saying. It reminded me of Charlie Brown’s teacher giving directions.
Continue readingAlignment Sticks – Needed or Not?
I am in the pro column for using alignment sticks. I have practiced with them for years. However, prior to buying a set six years ago, I used clubs to facilitate the same thing. So, Why did I buy a set of alignment sticks, that is a great question!
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The Grateful Golfer 