I bet you are wondering what the heck is going on in the world of golf! I find it interesting to look back our roots to understand how or at least how our modern clubs were developed. My friend Lorne, President of the Golf Historical Society of Canada, is a true historian of golf. He imparts his knowledge about this great sport to anyone who is willing to listen and of course, I am a willing listener. After several discussions with Lorne, I realize that innovation in golf back in the early 1900’s was driven by several factors, but one stands out in my mind: supply and demand!
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Hitting Hickory Golf Clubs
A few years back, I was introduced to playing golf with hickory shafted clubs. Thanks to Lorne Emery, President of the Golf Historical Society of Canada, I am hooked on playing these vintage beauties. I enjoy hitting them and having to use different course management strategies in order to shoot well. When I first started swinging the hickories I was challenged because I did not understand the swing I needed to perform to maximize the play of wooden shafted golf clubs. Well, fortunately I do now and it is much easier than I thought.
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The day has finally arrived! The 2024 golf season starts at my local courses. After months of lamenting, hoping and wishing, the local golf courses are opening. It is exactly 11 days longer than I had hoped, but that is the nature of Mother Nature! So, now what? What do I do next? These and many more are great questions. The trick is to start strong without causing any damage to my body. This seems like a no-brainer, however it has happened in the past.
Continue readingGolf Historical Society Of Canada Announcements
As a member of the Golf Historical Society of Canada (GHSC) I am excited to pass on the following announcements. But first, a little bit about the GHSC.
GHSC is dedicated to the fun and enjoyment of Canadian historical golf experiences through playing, collecting, learning and sharing.
The purpose of GHSC is as follows:
- To encourage, promote and preserve the history and traditions of golf especially as it relates to Canada, and to disseminate related news and other information through the Society’s website, social media, publications, meetings, and other means.
- To provide the opportunity for our members and guests to play golf using historical original or replica clubs and balls, by participating in fun and enjoyable casual and competitive golf events.
- To provide a forum for our members to share in the enjoyment of collecting, including buying, selling and trading golf equipment, memorabilia and other collectibles.
If you are a golf enthusiast and are interested in joining the GHSC, drop by their website and check it out.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Hoping For The Best In The 2024 Golf Season
With golf only a few months off, it is time to start thinking about what comes next. Is this the year I try to lower my handicap, again? Or is it the time to focus on maximizing the fun out of my game. I realize that it will likely be a bit of both, however playing golf with hickory sticks has changed my view on my golf game. Fortunately, I continue to play at a decent level, so my options are wide open. Regardless of the path I chose, I am hoping for my best golf season yet in 2024!
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The Grateful Golfer 