What is your lowest score ever in golf? What is that one score you continue to talk about as your best round of golf ever? As you recount the round in your head right now, it is likely bringing a smile to you face.
I have several low rounds and these sub-par outings as fresh in my mind as the day I shot them. I have a number (3) of 69s, a half a dozen games shooting 70 or 71, and all are fresh. Do you remember yours? Continue reading
Many discussions about the importance of focus while playing golf percolate every day on the internet. They outline how to mentally prepare or execute your game to always have a chance to shot your lowest score? But, I am not so confident that this unsolicited advice is really helping my game.
I try to play approximately 80 rounds of golf each season and focus is definitely a challenge during some of the rounds. There are various reasons for my focus challenges, yet it the grand scheme my lapses are minor. Sometimes, it is okay to change your focus during your round; it is a matter of choice. Continue reading
I am a movie buff. I enjoy watching all kinds of movies. I do have my favorites and most of those do not follow any particular genre, however, I gain enjoyment from watching them repeatedly. As I was looking for a movie the other night, I came across a couple of golf movies and it started me wondering what were the all-time top 10 golf movies.
I watched many golf movies over the days and enjoyed them all. Each offered something unique to the viewer and, for the most part, did not disappoint. I realize this is a personal choice and after some research, these are the movies I have decided make my top 10 list. Continue reading
In the past I have put out a call to those interested in sharing your favorite golf quote or Grateful Golfer Story. Well, it is time to add to the list? How about it, are you interested?
If you contributed in the past, thanks very much. If you want to contribute again, by all means do so! Continue reading
I thought it might be time to reign in my expectations on how good of a golfer I can really become. I have talked about being a scratch golfer for years and the closest I came was 2 years ago with a handicap index of 2.7. Last year, due to many reasons, the closest I came to my goal was 3.8. That is a full 1 point higher than the previous year! What the heck is going on? Continue reading
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