In baseball, if you hit the ball 3 times out of 10, you are a great batter. In golf, if this was the case we would have to go back to the drawing board to fix our issues. I have worked on improving my golf game for over 40 years and I still have plenty of room for improvement. If there is one thing I have learned over the years, it is to never stop trying and to never think it is time to quit. Continue reading
Indecision Hurts the Golf Swing
I have played rounds of golf where every decision was quick. I was in a groove, played each shot as designed and, for the most part, everything worked out very well. I have played rounds where I did not think at all and went through the motions. Those rounds were less successful.
Then, there were rounds where I had to think my way around the course. I am talking about those rounds of golf where everything is going well, but course management is critical to success. They are fun rounds and I enjoy these the most. However, I have found that during these rounds, indecision really hurts the bottom line. The number I write on my scorecard is a direct reflection on my level of confidence at that time. Does this happen to you? Continue reading
How To Pick Your Golf Ball | The Grateful Golfer
Next to selecting your golf clubs, your golf ball is the most personal piece of equipment you can choose. Before anyone tells you different, there is no right or wrong answer, however I would contest that the ball a professional uses and the ball an amateur uses should be different. The difference is embedded in swing speed, contact, feel, and cost. For those who have a very little idea about some of the factors, you can check out my infographic at this link.
If you are interested in the findings of a fun conversation by a bunch of grateful golfers, then keep reading. Continue reading
My Worst Golf Hole, Ever!
We have all had bad golf holes. I mean really bad holes. Usually a high golf score is the result of poor play and penalty strokes. Through the years, I have had my share of bad holes and fortunately a snow man is the most I shoot. However, I cannot say that this was always the case. Continue reading
Have a Fantastic Friday!
The holiday season is upon us and I am excited to for the fun festivities to start. If you schedule is anything like mine, you will be invited to several parties where tasty morsels will be tempting you at every turn. It is a great fun and not good for my golf game. If I am not careful, January will be spent trying to shed those 10 pounds I received for Christmas. Continue reading
