Oh my! Dustin Johnson fell down stairs yesterday and hurt his back! I mean really; on the eve of The Masters! Man does that change the odds at Augusta. I feel for Johnson because this is the most inopportune time for fate to raise its ugly head. Continue reading
Arnold Palmer
It is Masters Time!
The much anticipated golf Major is upon us! Golfers from all over the world will be tuned to their TVs and radios waiting for the next great shot. I will be one of those golfers as The Masters holds more significance than just a great golf tournament, but the start of my golf season. But we can talk about me another day! Continue reading
March Madness and Golf
The round of 64 is finished at this years NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. The games were exciting and as always there were a few upsets. One thing I notice this year is that most of the top ranked teams made it through to the round of 32. It seems that the selection committee is faring well this year. Continue reading
Arnold Palmer Invitiational
Today is the start of the Arnold Palmer invitational and many great memories of this golfing legend rise to the surface. It is right to offer tribute for all the things he willingly gave to golf and so it begins. Continue reading
What is Maximum Effort in Golf?
I have often been confused by the coach’s statement for players to give 110% when playing or training. I understand the intent is to try and motivate players to give it their maximum effort when participating, however, this particular saying does not resonate with me.
I will admit that playing at my maximum effort all the time is a challenge. It is difficult to mentally and physically achieve my best due to outside (and sometimes internal) influences. There are too many variables that can derail any game, however on that one special day when all aligns; maximum effort flows freely like a raging river! Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 