What is Your Favorite Piece of Fall Clothing?

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Laurentide Golf CourseIt is still very early to worry about layers and keeping warm on the golf course, but I was wondering if you are looking 1 month into the future. I have talked about golfing in the rain, cold, heat and snow to help improve your game (which I hoped helped). I have mentioned various articles of clothing, but nothing really specific.

As the autumn leaves bring a vibrant array of joy, I start to plan for the cooler temperatures. As it gets colder and colder, I start to fill my golf bag with layers and ‘must have’ items to play my best all the time.

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Do You Wear a Golf Glove?

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I do not wear a golf glove. I wore one about 25 years ago, but broke the habit of and cannot remember why. It is not necessarily a bad thing, but the more I look around the golf course, the more I see that I am in the minority.

I am not trying to buck the system; nor am I a rebel, but I do not see the value of wearing a glove while I play golf. Additionally, if it is so valuable, why do players remove it when putting? Shouldn’t a golf glove be important for all shots? Continue reading →

The Last Quarter of the 2016 Golf Season

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The seasons change very quickly once September arrives. It feels like just last week we were suffering through a heat wave. Now, it is below 10 degrees Celsius in the morning. Although refreshing, it is an eye opener for many golfers.

Early birds start to become a thing of the past because of the cool temperatures and very wet grass. Golf finishes by 8 pm instead of 9:30 pm. Layers of clothes creep into our golf bags as we prepare for the next two months of golf season. Continue reading →

Golfing on Punched Greens 

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This is a very short post tonight. I played on punched greens today and it is a worthy article. However, I am jammed for time today, so I thought I would tease you with a picture!

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Punched Greens are a story in themselves!

Stay tuned for an article later this week!

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

An Interesting Golf Photograph

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Golf has a long and interesting history. I enjoy reading, writing, and viewing the historical aspects of this game/sport. It sparks my imagination and allows me feel what life might was like hundreds of years ago.

I enjoy the mental journey as I play a round of golf with Bobby Jones. Or join the crowd as Francis Ouimet, a 20-year-old amateur and local hero, tie Harry Vardon and Ted Ray after 72 holes at the 1913 US Open. Or witness Gene Sarazen’s “Shot Heard Round The World”, during the final round of the 1935 Augusta National Invitational. These and many more historical events help spark my imagination and for that I am grateful. Continue reading →