As the golf season winds down or has basically ended, it is time to think what happens next. Normally, I take a few months off and prepare for a long winter’s nap and make myself tons of promises that I try to keep. 😉 I do not think this year will be much different except it is time to get serious about my fitness. In year’s past I have allowed myself to get a bit fluffy, but this year I vow not to let that happen. I know that to change my thoughts is to change my world, so now is the time to make the change.
Continue readingThe Fundamentals Of Any Golf Swing
Talking about the fundamentals of a golf swing is something that should never stop. I have produced many articles on this topic and yet, I still find something new each time I delve deeper into the swing details. Well, today is not different. Rick Shiels has produced another video that will help all levels of golfers improve our game. It is simple to understand and offers a foundation for our swing moving forward. I know it is helping me already.
Continue readingPreparing for a Stroke Play Tournament
Stroke play tournaments are a different beast. One slip and your score can climb higher than expected. It is evitable that situations will arise that cause consternation, but how we respond will determine our successes. I played many stroke tournaments in the past with mixed results. I won a bunch and failed to perform in others; regardless, as my experience grew playing in stroke play events so did my preparation. It is not a difficult process, but a proven method that works for my game.
Continue readingThe 2023 Ryder Cup
With three days to go, the 2023 Ryder Cup is ramping up to be another interesting competition between Europe and the USA. The Ryder Cup will be hosted on Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2023, at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy. 24 of the worlds best golfers will tee it up in a competition that captures the golfing world. This year’s event has been rite with controversy, however when the first ball is hit, all of this craziness should be forgotten.
Continue readingUsing A Jigger To Lower My Golf Score
Playing golf with my hickory sticks is always great fun. It is an exercise in control, nuance and frustration. What a wonderful ride! I am still learning how each club performs, but one club I do have a handle on was my jigger. It is very narrow profile club that I use around the green similar to my 7-iron. It is a club that I think that will lower my golf score quickly as I continue to hone my short hickory stick game.
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The Grateful Golfer 