My Top 10 Golf Movies of All Time

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I am a movie buff. I enjoy watching all kinds of movies. I do have my favorites and most of those do not follow any particular genre, however, I gain enjoyment from watching them repeatedly. As I was looking for a movie the other night, I came across a couple of golf movies and it started me wondering what were the all-time top 10 golf movies.

I watched many golf movies over the days and enjoyed them all. Each offered something unique to the viewer and, for the most part, did not disappoint. I realize this is a personal choice and after some research, these are the movies I have decided make my top 10 list. Continue reading →

Favorite Golf Quote or Grateful Golfer Story

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In the past I have put out a call to those interested in sharing your favorite golf quote or Grateful Golfer Story. Well, it is time to add to the list? How about it, are you interested?

If you contributed in the past, thanks very much. If you want to contribute again, by all means do so! Continue reading →

Expectation Management in Golf

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Good shot or poor shot, Every shot is an opportunityto learn to be a better golfer.I thought it might be time to reign in my expectations on how good of a golfer I can really become. I have talked about being a scratch golfer for years and the closest I came was 2 years ago with a handicap index of 2.7. Last year, due to many reasons, the closest I came to my goal was 3.8. That is a full 1 point higher than the previous year! What the heck is going on? Continue reading →

#GolfChat – The Emotion Notion

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This article was first published on GolfChat.org. As a contributing author, I hope you enjoy my view on the emotions during the Ryder Cup!

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The emotional roller coaster of the 2016 Ryder Cup can only be described as mayhem out of control. Every fist pump, goofy grin, knuckles or slumped shoulder accentuated the investment of the pro golfers on both teams! Unlike other golf tournaments, including the Majors, the Ryder Cup brings out the ultra-competitive nature of everyone. Playing for their country is one thing, playing for the team is a bonus but ultimately these 24 players are playing for themselves and because of that, controlling their emotions can be very difficult. Continue reading →

Looking for Golf Drills on GIR

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What does it take to make a good golfer great? As you read this question, something immediately to mind. For each of us, that special something is what we seek while practicing or playing. Knowing what is important to your game takes a bit of thought and introspection. It is something that examine on a routine basis, however in the off-season I take more time to look at all areas.

It is easy to grab the low hanging fruit and say I need to work on my putting or driving (and that is probably true, but don’t we all). I like to dig deeper and look for those couple of fixes that will help my overall game. It is the 20 / 80 rule that I use to improve my game. And this off-season I have already decided on my first order of focus next season. Continue reading →