While watching the Women’s British Open on the weekend, I was intrigued by a comment made by Judy Rankin. It is not often that I struck by an ‘ah ha’ moment. But what she said about driving distance really resonated with me. The more I think about it, the more I agree with Judy. Her interpretation of driving distance is more accurate and valuable when playing golf. Continue reading
Last Major Prediction of 2017 at The Grateful Golfer
This is it! The last Major of the 2017 golfing season is happening this week. Remember, you can make changes up to tee off if you think your previous pick is not up to winning the PGA Championship. Continue reading
The Strongest Part of Your Game
We all lament about our golf game. We generally focus on our weaknesses instead of our strengths. Mostly because our shortfalls is where we lose strokes. It makes sense that we comment on these areas, but is it really doing our game any benefit. And more importantly, are you doing anything about it? Continue reading
Winning In Golf
What does it take to win in golf? If you asked 100 golfers this question, I suspect there would be 100 different answers. I could go on about the merits of hitting the ball well, making great contact, or even about the fun times had on the links, but that is the social fun aspect of golf. However, I think every golfer has that light inside that drives them to win when face with adversity. Each shot, easy or difficult, is a test of your efforts prior to making contact. Each shot is a contest and we all want to win! Continue reading
When Did You Start Playing Golf
Junior Golfers is are critical to golf!
I started golfing when I was 13 years old. My Dad introduced me to the game, showed the fundamentals and let me go at it. I played a great deal of golf until I was 18 years old and then life took over. It was not until I was 29 that my passion rekindled and I have not looked back. I always had a passion for golf, but 28 years ago is when I really fell in love with hitting a little white ball into a small hole. Yet, I wonder where my game would be if I started golfing just a bit earlier in life. Continue reading
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