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Hoping For A Change in Your Golf Score

/ The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

Practice is important to lower golf scores.

Our golf score is really the bench mark for how well we perform on the course. Naturally, that score is a bit deceiving from time to time, but overall it is what golfers talk about after their round. The first question at the 19th hole is “What did you shoot?” Of course most golfers downplay they score and explain that they left at least 3 strokes on the course. Now, fast forward a week and the same conversation is occurring between the same players, with the same results. Now is that not the definition of insanity?  Continue reading →

Arguing About Golf Rules

/ The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

When not in competition, I have to say that I do not follow all the golf rules. Of course I take all my penalty strokes and keep the spirit of the rules at the forefront of my game, but I do not go through all the motions of every rule. And, I do not care if my playing partner follows the rules at all. It is completely up to them, it is their game. Continue reading →

Swinging Your Golf Club To Hard

/ The Grateful Golfer / 10 Comments

Let the big dog eat! Grip it and rip it! How many times have I heard players say it was the only way to play golf. Hit the ball with a full swing and let it fly! I can appreciate their intent, however I think they are miss interpreting what these sayings actually mean. Taking a rip at the ball does mean to swing out of your shoes, but taking a full controlled swing. If this seems like crazy talk you need to keep reading! Continue reading →

As My Golf Season Comes to an End

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Well, it will not be long now before I put my clubs are away for good. As the weather starts to turn and the weather cools down, it is almost time to pack up my gear and focus on preparing for winter. I realize some will say that it is way too early and that I can sneak in many more rounds, but experience tells me that once October comes, playing golf becomes less of a priority. Do not fear, it is not quite time to stop playing, but it is getting close. Continue reading →

How My Putting Goes, My Score Goes

/ The Grateful Golfer / 8 Comments

There is a constant in everyone’s golf game. Some have challenges with driving, others with their short game. Personally, my challenges are all rooted in the short stick. I have shot in the 70s in my last 19 games. My scores ranged between 78 and 71 with a current handicap index of 4.3. Obviously, I am very happy with my consistency and yet as a typical golfer, I always feel I can do better.  Continue reading →