Yesterday, I paid for my membership at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. I have been a member of this course for a few years and I am still loving to play this nine hole track. It offers some challenges, chances to shoot low, but most of all the people are fun to play a round with regardless of the time. The weather is starting to chance and we are looking at some high teens this week. That will remove most of the snow and dry out the playing area. After talking to Mike, GM at the course, he is remise to forecast when the course will be open and I respect him not blinking first. Regardless, we are so close to playing golf in my area.
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Sore Back and Hands From Golfing
The start of everything golf is going to happen in just a few days. After months of watching the snow pile up in my yard, moving the fluffy stuff and watching it slowly melt, it is time to start practice in earnest. Yup, spring has sprung and starting this weekend, it will be warm enough to practice outside without 4 or 5 layers of clothes. I am excited that the time has finally arrived to sharpen my skills. Unfortunately, my initial surge comes with the potential for injury, so I must take my time and stay focused on not ‘over doing my training’!
Continue readingIt Is Like Trying To Twist A Pretzel
Golf is a sport that requires some flexibility. The range of movement encompasses over 360° in order to properly move the club head through various directions. I am sure we can debate the exact degree count, but for the aspect of this discussion today, I think you get the point. I akin the flexibility, or lack of, needed to the ability to twist a pretzel. Let me explain.
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The Grateful Golfer 