This was a very popular question during my recent Twitter poll. The 7 iron is my favorite club in my bag and it is one that I have the most confidence hitting. Not sure why this is, but it is a fact I accept and use to my advantage. Recently, I started to wonder if I was getting the most distance out of this club and started to muse on whether I should try to increase my hitting distance. As I am always trying to improve my game, I thought this might be an area I should explore.
Continue readingDo You Have a Consistent Golf Swing
Every golfer understands that the key to success in golf is a consistent golf swing. Developing something that is repeatable in all situations; especially when the pressure is applied due to unforced errors. For years, I have worked on this fundamental and when I score well, my swing is consistent and reliable. The two go hand in hand for me. Yet, I wonder sometimes on how to actually develop this miracle movement…..say like Freddie Couples.
Continue readingMy Tuesday Golf Thought
Not much happening today; it is cold and wet. Time to stay in and think about the start of golf golf season in 69 days!
Have an awesome Tuesday!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
What to Wear When Practicing Golf
Golf shorts and a golf shirt are a must when I golf. I always wear a collared shirt unless it is very cold and I am dressed in many many layers. However, when practicing, I like to relax my dress a bit. I figure I might have to roll up my sleeves and get dirty, as they say, then shorts and a tee shirt are my prefer apparel.
Continue readingWhen Your Round Of Golf Comes Crashing Down!
As I watched Chesson Hadley putt off the green on the 17th hole at the Waste Management Pheonix Open, I fought the urge to crawl up in a ball, lay in the corner and babble endlessly about nothing. We have all had bad holes and I can certainly relate to Hadley’s unfortunate results of turning a potential eagle into a double bogey! Unfortunately for amateurs, our damage would be in the four or five over, not just a double bogey. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 