Two weeks ago, I found out that there was a simulator in town. It is at a local sports store and I can rent it for $20 an hour. And the money goes to charity. What a great ideas. Thanks Sport Chek for opening your doors to us golf enthusiasts and for supporting a local charity. Continue reading
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Trying to Control Everything
Do you have control issues? Are you the type of golfer who plans, focuses and must execute every aspect of your golf swing to perfection? Well if you are, then you are setting yourself up for failure on the links. Yup, I know from experience that it is impossible to control everything and an element of chance is part of every round. Continue reading
Lightning on the Golf Course
Not sure this is the best idea of a metal building in a field as a shelter from a lightning storm!
As a golfer, one of our biggest fears is being caught in a lightning storm. For some, it is not the fact that being hit is very bad or dangerous to our health, but the fact they cannot finish their round. When talking about lightning, most of us over the age of 35 are thinking of the famous scene of Bill Murray and the Padre playing golfing in hurricane like conditions. Well, fortunately, I have never played in such conditions and never plan too. How about you? Continue reading
A Day of Relflection
Today is a day of reflection for me. I have a plethora of things on the go and I thought I would leave you with these thoughts: Continue reading
Making an Early Shot Call
Early club selection could cause unseen challenges to my golf game.
Golf is about making decisions. What club to hit, where to aim, how hard to swing or whether to play safe are just a few examples. Some times my decisions are successful and other times I wish I could rethink the shot again. But, making decisions is a part of the game and one that I enjoy as I loop the course. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to call my shot early and this gets me in trouble from time to time. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 