Normally, I forecast the start of golf season for 15 April. It normally ends on 31 Oct, but I stop playing before then. So, that equates to six months of no golf due to weather. As spring tries to beat back the winter (in temperatures anyway) I anxiously wait for the amazing news that my local golf course is open. Well, I am still waiting and trying to forecast that momentous news is impossible at this time. So, what is a person to do in the meantime?
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What Golf Stuff Do You Want For Christmas?
It is the time of year where many families want to share the love with their golfer. The intent is always a good thing because they want to acknowledge their loved one’s passion. Of course this delving into gift giving can be a two edged sword because buying the gifts for golfers can be challenging. So, I am here to help. I looked at many videos about gift giving and decided on one. I will mention that the brand name is not important, but the gift idea is pretty good. I do not endorse any product, but have an idea on how to help at the end of the article.
Continue readingFilling My Time With Not Golfing
Since my season ended, I find myself filling my time with other life activities. I am focused on walking, puttering around the yard, and coaching the a high school basketball team. I find that these and other activities help pass the time away. It is not as much fun (sometimes) as hitting the links, but it is great to have a goal with which to focus upon. It is about this time of year that I start to look to next golf season. I do not set any goals, yet, but allow myself time to decompress from the summer season. It does seem funny considering I am retired, but I am usually busier not than when I had a job. Go figure! Regardless, now is the time to relax and enjoy the different direction my life’s journey is heading.
Continue readingLast Golf Game Of The 2024 Season
Today is it. I am hanging up my clubs after my hickory round today. My 2024 golf season will end as it started, playing my hickory stick clubs. However, today I will be playing a round with my friend Misha. He has indicated that he is interested in playing with the vintage clubs and today is the day we can make that happen.
I am not disappointed my season is ending…..well, not too disappointed. I am know I will have a long winter’s nap until April, but it is what it is and I am ready. Obviously, I will continue to talk about golf just to keep my passion alive and hopefully you, the reader, will continue to follow my golfing journey.
On a completely different note, my wife and I saw the Norther Lights in the sky last night and I thought I would show you the beauty of the nights sky that she captured. I have not observed such beauty since I was a young lad growing up; truly spectacular!
Fall Golf Means Less Golf
We are having a wondering fall this year. Unfortunate, the great weather has not translated into more golf. I am trying to fit in many life events, but will have a game or two left in the bag before it is all done. One thing I will organize is a hickory round with my friend Misha. He expressed interest in playing with them and how can I not make that happen. The rest of the time, I will try and hit the course a couple times over the next few weeks. When the weather is great, how can I stay home…..right?
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