Many amateurs do not check their bag before heading to the first tee. We generally have one set of clubs and they usually reside in one location around our house. In my case, my clubs stay in my vehicle for the summer and rarely come our for non golf related activities. Having said that, there are times when I remove certain clubs for practice and as a result playing around of golf with out a putter is entirely possible. Well, actually, over the years I have played a few rounds without a putter, PW, SW, 3 wood and Driver. Leaving these clubs behind generated some interesting and colourful conversation. Additionally, I had to wait for at least 9 holes before I could retrieve my wayward clubs from my car. With important clubs taking a rest, I had to be inventive on how I replaced them during the round.
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The Most Important Skill In Golf
The most important skill in golf is not what you think. To excel in golf, we need to develop skills on the green, off the tee, from the fairway and from hazards. The ability to hit solid shots from difficult lies is also a great skill to master. Yet, my experience tells me that, although important, the most important skill in golf touches all these areas without overshadowing any. Seems like a crazy thing, but it is completely true; let me explain why!
Continue readingToe Chipping Made Easy
Chipping around the green can be a challenge. Additionally, it offers a plethora of techniques you can use to chip the ball close or in the hole. Over the past few years I focused on toe chipping in order to develop a technique to consistently hit the ball close. I like toe chipping and have developed my 5 and 7 iron for longer chips, but have not mastered using the higher loft clubs because my confidence is not quite there…..yet. Regardless, toe chipping is a great way to successfully chip the ball when your lie is not the best. I guess your next question will be how to tip consistently with the toe of the club.
Continue readingFighting For Lower Golf Scores
Playing golf provides many opportunities to be successful or not. Each attempt at success offered teaching points that empower us to learn lessons to improve our golf game. Of course, we must have our minds open to maximize the learning opportunities in order to transfer this knowledge into lower golf scores. It all seems very straightforward, but I assure you it is far more challenging than I make it seem. Despite that golfers relearn lessons constantly, there is the aspect of fighting our minds decisions with the low percentage changes of success. The draw to make that amazing shot often overshadows the ‘right’ shot and as a result hurts our overall golf score. It seems to be the nature of the best, yet there is a way to stay in control our our ego in order to become our best selves on the golf course.
Continue readingHitting A Close Approach Shot – Then What?
Nothing lifts a golfer’s spirits than hitting a golf shot close to the pin from 150 yards. I specifically chose that distance because most of us are hitting from that distance more often than not for approach shots. Regardless, the premise is good and solid. All I know is that our emotions rise when we see we have an opportunity for an up and down from that distance (usually for birdie). After making such a great shot, what do you do next? Are your actions as you reach the green hurting or helping your chances to sink the putt?
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The Grateful Golfer 