The definition of fun is completely different for each golfer. Some find hitting the ball a country mile their jam. Others like the delicate nature of a great short game. And others find the social aspect of playing golf to their liking. There really is no wrong answer except if you are not having a good time or feel frustrated the entire time you are on the links. If this is the case, it might be time to reevaluate the reason you spend 4 to 6 hours looping a golf course. For me it is very simple and my reason transcends all others.
Continue readingAre You Losing Too Many Golf Balls
There is a trick to reducing the number of lost balls during your round. Of course the best way is to try and fix your swing, however in the meantime there are ways to improve your find ball percentage on the golf course. They are not difficult, but do require a bit of attention on your part.
Continue readingWorking Towards My Best Golf Game
Each golfer has a unique game that works best for them. It can be difficult to find that game and when we do, we are not always happy with the result. Regardless of the path, I believe that the end state of our game is never the actual finish line. There is always something new to learn (and acquiring golf knowledge is an endless pursuit) as we try to attain our lowest scores. This journey might seem dauntless, however it does not always have to be intense or arduous. Fueling our passion for golf is a biproduct of finding our unique golf game.
Continue readingChipping For Lower Golf Scores
There are many different approaches to lowering our golf scores. I am a proponent of improving my short game in order to shoot the scores I expect during each round. There is no short cut to improving our chipping game, but there are some tips that might speed up our learning curve. Mark Crossfield offers three tips that may help with our short game. The first is the one that I need to pay attention to in order to improve my wedge game.
Continue readingThe Simplicity Of Chipping Explained
Understanding the mechanics of chipping immediately puts many golfers to sleep. The hear a ‘blah blah blah’ as someone drones on about the plethora of chipping topics. I have to admit that sometimes I also lose interest if I am watching a video and the instructor does not quickly get to the point. In the past, I have talked about how to successfully execute shots around the green. Forward press, open stance, clubface path, etc are some of the topics that can be gleaned from my articles. The one topic I have yet to discuss is the trajectory of the ball. I wonder why?
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The Grateful Golfer 