Golf’s Dreaded 3 Putt

April 28, 2017April 27, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 8 Comments

I hate to 3 putt!

Golf is a funny game. To score well, it is important to have a well-rounded game that fires on all cylinders. I know this because over my experience has taught me that any weakness or flaw will be accentuated under pressure. Of course pressure is relative to every player and what bothers me may not bother you. Such is the nature of golf.

However, there is one part of our game that is essential to low scores. Being a consistent putter is more important than a strong short game, booming drives, or precision approach shots. If the flat stick is not working, the rest of your game does not matter. Let me explain. Continue reading →

What Are Your First Thoughts on Golf

April 27, 2017April 26, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

The golf season is finally upon us. Having played 3 times this week, I am ready for a short break. However, the euphoria of finally playing is far from wearing off. For many of my fellow Canadians (Mike and Josh), the long wait is over and we are starting to hone our game. But there is something we should remember as we took our first swing of 2017 – the feeling! Continue reading →

Keeping Dry on the Golf Course

April 24, 2017April 23, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 6 Comments

It is spring and our course is soaked. As we trundle around from hole to hole, the real challenge of golf is to side step the puddles and quagmires left by the receding winter. This yearly test of agility is eagerly embraced by most golfers. Personally, the wet does not bother me much, but from time to time the soaked ground becomes tiresome. Continue reading →

My First Round of Golf Went as Expected

April 23, 2017April 23, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

Yesterday, I played my first round of golf in 2017. My first round went much as I expected, but I did learn a few things that may or may not be incorporated in my training going forward.

As I stated earlier, yesterday was all about hitting the ball. I had no expectations about playing well, but just to have fun and hit the ball. I accomplished that and much more.

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