golf

The First Round of the Year

/ The Grateful Golfer / 11 Comments

Kirk and Jim working on our game at the range.

My first round of golf is in the books. I was a bit worried that I would not be able to play 18 holes given everything going on with my health, but that goal is complete. Before I played yesterdays round, I had a chance to hit the range with one of my closest friends. Kirk came up for a quick visit and as we hit a bucket, got caught up. It was great to see him again and the range to work set me up for some success during my first round. I was surprised how our time at the practice area worked wonders from my ball striking, but nothing for my putting or short game. Continue reading →

Protecting Your Head from The Sun While Playing Golf

/ The Grateful Golfer / 3 Comments

Wearing a hat is important when playing golf!

Virtually every player I see on the golf course wears a hat. It is common sense to protect ourselves from the 4 hours of sun we love to experience. It is important to cover your noggin to avoid dangerous situations like sunburn or heat stroke. This is commonsense to most of us, but what kind of hat do most players wear?  Continue reading →

Hitting The Range For the First Time in 2018

/ The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

My first range visit is in the books. Two days ago, it was 26º C and the sun was shining. It was a perfect day to swing my clubs for the first time in 2018. Like previous years, I went with no expectations, but a positive attitude to just enjoy myself. And that is exactly what I did, had a great time and loved the day. However, like a true student of the game, I was focused a few things to set a strong foundation moving forward. Continue reading →

Golfing With Friends

/ The Grateful Golfer / 6 Comments

I have a rather large group of players who I enjoy golfing with on a regular basis. They group is diverse and you can find just about any type of character on any given day. The reason I like golfing with these gentlemen is because they are a source of amusement, competition, and inspiration. I rather enjoy golfing with friends. Continue reading →

Tips on Playing Spring Golf

/ The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

Spring Golf Has Its Challenges!

The golf courses in the area are poised to open. They started their spring clean up weeks ago and are waiting for the ground to dry up just a bit more. With sunny weather in the forecast, it will not be long now. But, with the advent of spring, other challenges for golfers arise that affect their game and I am not sure they are really aware of it. So, I thought I would lament on some of the challenges I see with spring golf. Continue reading →