Changing My Ball Marker

I have used the same ball marker for years. It garners plenty of interest and creates a fair bit of conversation. There is nothing wrong with it, but I sometimes wonder if it is time for a change!

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Do you use the same ball maker all the time? How often do you change it?

A quick update a couple of days later:

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

The Start of My Off-Season Routine

Yesterday was the start of my off-season fitness program. Each year, I outline my goals to become stronger and more flexible. This year is no different except for my approach. Being in the Canadian Air Reserves, I have the opportunity to use a physical training program that allows me to generate, track and modify my progression. Continue reading →

Crushing the Off-Season — Golf Is Mental

I normally  re-post someone’s article if it hits home with me.  Josh’s approach to the off-season is excellent and thought you would enjoy reading it. He provides a common-sense solution to living through the long Canadian Winters which offers very little opportunity to play golf. I hope you enjoy his musing as much as I do.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

 

As a golfer in Canada, learning how to embrace and make the most of the off-season is essential to my sanity. Although the end of another golf season can feel like a bummer, I also look forward to the off-season and all of the opportunities that come with it. I recently saw a comment from DM Golf Performance on Facebook that reminded me of the importance of having an off-season:

via Crushing the Off-Season — Golf Is Mental

Pride or Ego – Does it Affect Your Golf Game

Yesterday, I asked the question if pride or ego was helping or hurting your golf game. It was a simple question that has a tremendous impact on your game. Many do not realize how it slowly creeps into your mental focus and your swing mechanics, but it does.

As I look back at my previous posts, I think I may have fallen into a trap. My earlier thoughts were that pride or ego was a bad thing and it needed to be controlled. Now, I am not so sure. I am wondering if there is a place for pride or ego in my game. Continue reading →

Does Your Pride Get in the Way on the Golf Course?

This is a very interesting question. I have decided to take a day to ponder this conundrum and write about it tomorrow. In the meantime, here is what Dave at One Bearded Golfer has to say:

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Does pride get in the way of your golf game?

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!