It is challenging to make any changes in our lives. Focusing on ‘what is’ versus ‘what we hope will’ be is an important facet of our golf game. Understanding our goals and level of golf we want to play is also extremely influential on your decision-making. Ultimately though, the willingness to change is as important as making the change itself. It is the strength of your desire to take that first step to improving your golf game that will help create a positive result. Continue reading
Using a Hybrid to Chip
Accurate chipping is an important component of low golf scores. There are many influences on each chip and selecting the proper club, stroke, stance, and follow through are just a few. I consider myself a fairly solid short game player, but I am always looking for ways to improve my play around the green and using a hybrid seems to be a possible next step for me. Continue reading
The Valspar Championship Musings
The Valspar Championship is set for tomorrow and the buzz around the PGA Tour is that Tiger Woods will make an appearance for the first time in his career. Of course the tournament organizers are thrilled to have Woods in the field because of his star power. However, the field was already strong as players like Rory McIlroy are trying to find their swing before The Masters. Schedules of the top players is designed around Major preparations and why not; winning a Major is the new benchmark for professional golfers. Continue reading
I Am Shocked About The Results of This Golf Poll!
I ask questions all the time on Twitter and generally I have a good sense as the answer. Well, that was true until now; I asked a question about a player’s favorite golf shot and I can say that I am surprised as to their response. Let’s just say that this would have been my last choice! Continue reading
Yoga and Stretching for Golf
With golf season just a month away, I need to step up my fitness game and focus on getting ready for my first swing of the season. I already train aerobically and strength training (not golf specific) 4 to 5 days a week, however I am lax on my flexibility training. So I have decided (starting today) to start my 30 flexibility challenge where I will stretch or do yoga for at least 10 minutes a day. My goal will be for 30 minutes, but I am trying to be realistic about my time commitments. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 