As golfers, we face the entire gambit of weather. From hot, dry days to pouring rain. In between these extremes are the days when the course is soggy after a torrential down pour. I have face these conditions many times over the years and I have to say it does reek havoc on my score. I am not a good mudder (sometimes), however I have learned a few tricks that help me loop the course without too much difficulty. Playing on a soggy golf course can be a challenge if you are not prepared or know the golf rules that can help you take relief.
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Saving Strokes in Golf
Everyone wants to know how to save strokes in golf. Of course, the easiest way is to hit a hole in one like Ernie Els at the Travellers Championship at the TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut, on the weekend. But, unfortunately his feat is extremely rare! There are, however, other ways to save strokes on the course; just ask Jim Furyk who shot a 58 on the final day!
We all hit errant shots while playing golf. Some end up in the woods, the pond or in the dreaded sand trap. My friend Geary has a solid game, but hates playing out of the sand! Who can blame him right?
The Grateful Golfer 