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Expecting Low Golf Scores

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Having expectations to play well regardless of your lie!

The reason we play golf is to enjoy the great outdoors, be in-tuned with nature, and to relax. Of course, to do this we should not keep score and just loop around the course enjoying the time. Well, if you are like me, I enjoy doing these things, plus keeping score. If we are not keeping score, I feel I am not playing golf, just golfing. I don’t know about you, but every time I tee it up, I expect to shoot my lowest score ever. That is a big draw for me and why I love playing golf. Continue reading →

Lead or Trail Hand While Putting

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The putting grip is the most important and personal of all grips. It is both a strength and weakness depending on how things are going on the greens. When putting, I try to keep equal pressure with both hands and swing my putter with my shoulders. This technique works for me and produces the solid even contact I desire with the flat stick. Continue reading →

Playing Golf Old School

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Is this playing golf ‘Old Scool’?

Long before electronic measuring devices were introduced, may golfers, including myself, would pace the course for distances. Courses would meticulously measure ranges from sprinkler heads or as a minimum from the 200, 150, and 100 yard markers. They are used by experience players to estimate distance and I have to say that I was pretty accurate. This method of playing would be now be considered ‘Old School’. Continue reading →

Looks Are Deceiving on The Golf Course

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Last night I played in one of the last Men’s night at Osprey Links Golf Course. I played with my usual crew (Rick and Blair) in a four man scramble. We never know who our 4th player will be and sometimes it is a crap shoot. As our other teammate walked to our tee, Blair and Rick shouted out a greeting to Gord. They played with him last week. After introductions, we were ready to start our game. Continue reading →

Winning a Scramble Tournament

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On Friday past, I played in a work scramble tournament. It is low-key annual event that saw over 100 participants. The great majority of players were beginners or those who only play a couple of times a year, so the focus of the event was having fun. As a top player at 22 Wing, there was a high expectation from everyone that my team would win. Well, my team did not disappoint and we eventually won with a minus 7. However, the win was less important than a couple of the things I learned. Continue reading →