Justin Thomas was another of recent golf professionals who have had enough of boisterous fans stepping over the line. The slow increase in rowdiness by the gallery at golf tournaments is grating on some professionals and they are having fans removed. Unlike other sports like team football, hockey and baseball, golf is a supposed to be a gentlemen’s game where focused heckling should not be tolerated. Except for the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, fans are expected to maintain a certain level of decorum while on the course. On the weekend past, Justin Thomas felt that one fan had sprinted past that level. Hence, the fan went home early. Continue reading
Using Your Best Club for the Best Results
Everyone has a great club in their bag. You know the club that you reach for when you need that great shot. I have several, but there is always two clubs I depend upon all the time to be my great equalizer. I have honed their use over the years and realized that they have saved my scores on multiple occasions. Continue reading
Lexi Thompson and Golf Rules
Rules of Golf
Lexi Thompson made the news again on the weekend by being awarded a two-stroke penalty for moving a sign that was considered an immovable object. This seems rather strange that someone of her calibre and knowledge would make such a rookie mistake.
It just goes to show you that knowing the rules of golf are critical to being successful on the links. Unfortunately for Thompson. this mistake has garnered more media attention and I am not sure it is entirely her fault this time. Continue reading
Breaking 100 The Grateful Golfer Way
Lowering My Golf Score Is A Never Ending Journey!
There is a process to break any score in golf. If you read the multiple sites, depending on where you start, your focus should be different. Fundamentally, I agree with this thought process, yet I am not convinced that it is easy some claim. Lowering your golf score does take focused effort and is some cases in not a smooth journey, but it can be done. The process I followed was simple and direct. So far, I have dropped my handicap index to 2.8 (at its lowest) and still pursue my goal of being a scratch golfer. If you are interested in my process that lowered my golf scores, then keep reading. Continue reading
No Toronto Golf and Travel Show This Year!
I am sad to say that I will not be attending the Toronto Golf and Travel Show this year. It is “the largest golf event in Canada bringing thousands of golf enthusiasts together. Features hundreds of exhibitors, product demonstrations from the top brands in golf and lessons from PGA of Ontario professionals all weekend!” It is an annual trip that has become a milestone for the start of my golf season. Unfortunately, weather is preventing me from making the trip. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 