This time of year happens without fanfare. At the end of each golf season, I wonder what I am going to do with my extra time. Of course this is said with tongue and cheek because I always seem to fill my time with something. After washing my clubs yesterday, sad day for me, I came to realize that I am on the back nine of my career. Time is clicking away and as such the number of times I will hit the links is becoming limited. At this time, the only thing stopping me for golfing (excluding the cold weather for the next six months) is myself. Life has so much to offer and I want to do it all. Hence, golf sometimes takes a back seat and that is okay. With all this in mind, what is next? What am I going to do for the next six months as I wait for my local course to reopen?
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What Are You Doing For Your Golf Game?
Many golfers have an off-season. I am one of those who have a six month wait from the last time I play until opening season. I still have three months to go, actually 89 days, and because of that, I need to find interesting ways to keep working on my golf game. Of course I write (not as much as I should), I do work out a bit, and I do swing my clubs in my garage, but is all this enough to keep my game semi sharp for the the next season. I am not sure, but it will have to do because I do not have any other options. Or is it?
Continue readingOur First Dusting Of Snow
Winter is officially here! Up until now we have experienced higher than normal temperatures that allowed for more golf (for some) and comfortable temperatures for winterizing our property. I still have a few more chores, but that is normal because there is always something to do around here. Having said all that, with the first dusting of snow a switch changes in my brain that directs my thoughts to keeping my golf passion alive for the next six months. Mostly, I will write, train and hit balls in my DIY driving net. This transition is the same as every other year with one minor exception, I am looking a hickory golf more and with great interest. Hickory golf is not all encompassing, but it allows me to focus on other golf related things as I nestle down for a long winter’s nap.
Continue readingJust Waiting For Golf Season
I realize it is a bit early to be looking forward to golf season, but I purchased my membership for next year and so I am ready to play. I the meantime, actually 126 days, I have to fill my time doing my traditional off-season stuff. It is all fun things….for the most part 😉 …….but it sometimes it does not reduce my excitement for April 15th to arrive.
Continue readingUpdate: Working The Golf Course In The Off-Season
This is an update as of 28 February 2020 on what Jeff and Craig were doing in the picture below: Well, with the crazy weather this winter, knowing we’ve had severe freeze thaw cycles trying to get a handle on how much ice is under the snow. And how and when we can remove it…
If you have ever wondered what happens at the golf course in the off-season, you should take a short trip to see your GM and Superintendent right about now! I try to keep tabs on the Osprey Links team when winter sets in because I always find out interesting things about what they do in the winter to make my upcoming golf season a success.
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The Grateful Golfer 