Taking a Putt in Golf

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How many times have you taken a putt? You know, when you miss your first attempt and walk up a pick your ball up. I have for sure over the years, but I like to think that I have a maximum distance before picking up my ball. Before you give me the lazy eye, I know we have all done it without any regrets.

In the big scheme of things, I do not sweat picking up the odd putt in the course of several rounds, yet I have to wonder if this is really helping my game. Of course the real answer is that it does hurt my game when I need to putt everything, yet sometimes I do not care and just want to have fun playing. Continue reading →

Inspired to Improve My 3 Foot Space

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Every once in a while, something catches my attention and makes me stop what I am doing. It is not always profound, nor is it all-encompassing. It happens in a moment and I become very mindful of how grateful I am for the awesome things in my life. I could make a very long and detailed list, but in reality these things are only important to me.

Being Monday, I thought I would start your day off with a pat on the back and smile. So here it goes! Continue reading →

Where is Rory McIlroy?

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Rory McIlroy is one of the young lions in golf. He has all the tools to be one of the best players every, however I am not convinced he is ready or even wants to stay at the top of the golfing world all the time. Unlike Tiger Woods, Rory’s burning desire to be the best, all the time, ebbs and flows.

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I Hit the Pin!

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Hitting the pin in golf is a fantastic feeling! It is a rush to see that we actually hit what we were aiming at; unfortunately, the elation of hitting the pin can also cause an immediate feeling of dread. As I watch the WGC-Mexico Championship, I cannot believe the number of pins that were hit and the balls holed out from off the green. Simply amazing!

The two-edged sword of hitting the pin can make or break your round. I have experienced this highs and lows of seeing my strike the stick many times. And believe it not, I would prefer if my ball never hit the pin, but landed beside it. Before you start calling me crazy, hear me out. Continue reading →

Time to Predict the 2017 Golf Major Winners

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Well it is that time of year again. With just 34 days until the first Major, it is time for all you ‘Amazing Kreskins’ to make your winning picks. This year’s competition will be a bit different that last year. Instead to trying to track everyone down through the year, I am asking you to make your four selections before the games even start.

Congratulations to last years winner, Mike Jones. Can he do it 2 years in a row. This is how Mike made out last year:

The Masters – Bubba Watson – T37
The US Open – Jordan Spieth – T37
The Open – Sergio Garcia – T5
The PGA Championship – Jason Day – T2

You can check out last years picks, until the first ballet is in, by everyone by just clicking on the Predictions heading on the main menu bar above.

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