Saying good luck to your opponent is perfunctory at best. I think it is a traditional and automatic statement we offer our opponents before we tee it up in competition. It is one of those things that is a habit more than anything else and I am not confident we really mean it. Do we really want or opponent to have lucky bounces that could lead to our defeat…..I think not! Wishing “good luck” is like asking someone how they are doing today and hoping they don’t actually tell us. It is a wasted statement!
Continue readingGolf Course Architects – Pete Dye
Social media is a buzz with condolences and prayers for Pete Dye’s family. As an avid golfer, most would be surprised that I have shown very little interest in golf course architecture. It has never interested my golfing thoughts and as such I have pretty much left this area of discussion to those who have more knowledge. Having said that, I would be remiss to not mention the passing of one of the greatest golf course architects in the modern era.
Continue readingDo You Carry a Golf Umbrella?
A golf umbrella is considered a must have for anyone who hits the links regularly. Of course I do not need to explain its uses, yet I am compelled to mention that I use the umbrella in the rain and during very hot days. It has many uses that may be some of you do not even realize. So, I thought I would mention a plethora of uses for this weather shield.
Continue readingA Golf Vacation Without Leaving Home
It is the time of year when most golfers are planning or dreaming of going on a golf vacation. I am one of those golfers, yet here I sit at home in the freezing cold dreaming of hitting the links. Well, I only have 96 days to go before opening day at Osprey Links Golf Course. Since I am not heading south for a few weeks, what is a golfer to do?
Continue readingWhen Is The Best Time to Start Anything Golf?
I try to appeal to a wide variety of golfers. It is a challenge sometimes because I can have a tendency to focus on fundamentals and yet become too technical. It is a tightrope to walk and today is no different. If you are a beginner or long in the tooth, it is inevitable that you will have to make changes to your game. The real question for most of us is when is the best time to commit to making a change. Well, I came across this meme yesterday and it seemed to fit perfectly!
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The Grateful Golfer 