To be a consistent golfer who shoots relatively low scores, certain aspects of their shines above the others. In my case, being in play off the tee (which includes the fairway and first cut) is a key component to my game. I have total confidence in my driver because time and time again it has set my round up for success. My skill off the tee is not a fluke, but something that I have honed over the years. Fortunately, I have found three things that works for my game when teeing it up that has led to lower scores and consistent golf.
Continue reading1 000 000 Views At The Grateful Golfer!
Today, The Grateful Golfer will exceed 1,000,000 views. Since, its inception in May 2012, the number of clicks on my little golf blog has grown for reasons I am not sure. I muse about golf, offer free tips on how to play better, and seek the grateful side of golf on a regular basis. I seems like yesterday when I hit 100,000 views (2017). It is a passion and I plan to continue for a while longer.
Continue readingWinning The Open Matchplay Tournament
I played in the final of the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Open Matchplay tournament yesterday. It was the final round against my friend Gary. As always, it was great fun and I am thrilled to report that I won the tournament. It was interesting that during the last round I played one of my best rounds of the year and this placed extra pressure on Gary until I closed him out. I have to say that I was initially concerned about my competition because Gary is a stick and has the potential to shoot low scores at any time. I think what made my round so memorable is the strategy I employed.
Continue readingIs Ball Position Really That Important?
I read so many articles, watch a mountain of videos and tried many different variations of ball position to be an expert. Haha, if you believe that well there is something about swamp land for sale. I have tried so many different combinations with so many different clubs that I think I am floating between ‘got it’ to ‘what the heck am I doing’! There is one thing that I did find out through all my trial and errors; there is no right answer for this topic. However, I think I do have a solution to the possibilities.
Continue readingMaking Wishes Come True On The Golf Course
Rory McIlroy being Rory. This speaks for itself!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 