Every golf swing is unique to each player. There are so many variables with respect to physical abilities that your golf swing is your own. Of course, there is always room for improvement as an amateur, however successful changes can only occur if your swing remains unique to your physical abilities. Continue reading
Phil Mickelson Offers A Solution to Your Sand Trap Woes
I just had to share this video of Phil Mickelson playing out of the sand. I am not ashamed to admit what I do not know and his points about sand condition reinforces what I thought!
In one minute, he explains how to play a sand shot in different sand conditions. Have a watch! Continue reading
Having an Unspectacular Golf Season
If you read The Grateful Golfer, you will realize that I try to keep things very positive and focused on all things golf. Without too much effort, I can find something to write about that will either lift my spirits or my game. So today, I decided to think about all the positives of my golf season. As I did, I realized that I could easily think I had an unspectacular golf season, but that, of course, I would just be fooling myself. Continue reading
Arguing About Golf Rules
When not in competition, I have to say that I do not follow all the golf rules. Of course I take all my penalty strokes and keep the spirit of the rules at the forefront of my game, but I do not go through all the motions of every rule. And, I do not care if my playing partner follows the rules at all. It is completely up to them, it is their game. Continue reading
Qualifying for The Champions Tour
Six months ago, I asked the question if The Champions Tour needed to lower their qualifying age. I met great resistance and most of the comments received indicated that things are fine just the way they are and a change would upset the balance of the golfing world. Okay, that is a bit of an overstatement, however I am sure you understand my meaning. However, I wanted to quickly revisit this question for just two reasons, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Continue reading
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