I wonder what playing our best golf really means? We all have our best score and likely can recount each stroke. However, is that really our best golf? If we only look at the score, then yes it is! However, I have shot scores that were four or 5 over par that would rival my lowest score! Grinding out a decent score through consistent focused golf is also considered to be our best golf. How many rounds have we played where we smoothly shot a very decent score and yet was the best golf we could play on that day! Do you see where I am going?
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A Wandering Mind Is Bad For Your Golf Game
Playing plenty of golf has the tendency to lead to a wandering mind. You know the affliction when you are thinking of a million things and none are on your golf game. The stray thoughts on the golf course surely leads to higher scores and greater frustration. I experienced this challenge many times in my career and it usually happens when I play four or five days in a row. It is not something I can control, but try to work through when it happens. I am not sure there is a fix for a wandering mind, but I sure would like to think so for the sake of my game.
Continue readingGolf Advice – “Putt What You See”
My golf season is a mix of regular rounds, match play events and team events. Every time I play, it is a new experience with respect to putting. The reason for the diverse opportunities is due to the ball never landing in the same place twice regardless of the number of rounds played. Playing in team events, it is a challenge to select the line that fits all the players, hence the statement by my friend Jack: “Putt What You See”. It is a universal statement that all golf teams should understand and employ.
Continue readingThe Perfect Golf Hack For Producing A Great Shot
Have you ever wondered what process produces the best results in golf? After all the practice, research, and effort golfers put into their game, it is amazing that we are not all heading for the tour. Interestingly, I use a technique that I think will be beneficial to all amateurs that produces great golf shots. My process is simple, easy to use, repeatable and sustainable. Is that not something that every player is looking for to improve their game?
Continue readingThe Benefits Of Playing Fog Golf
Every round of golf has something to offer. Regardless of how well we play (good or bad) there are lessons to be learned. Recently, I decided to hit the links at 0630 hrs (6:30 am for you non-military folks 😉 ) At this time of year, it is usually warm and dry. Playing early birds is great fun, however lately, the early hours results in think fog. If I decided to wait for the fog to roll away, I would miss out on a great time to play. So, two days last week I hit the links to play in the fog!
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The Grateful Golfer 