Nothing lifts a golfer’s spirits than hitting a golf shot close to the pin from 150 yards. I specifically chose that distance because most of us are hitting from that distance more often than not for approach shots. Regardless, the premise is good and solid. All I know is that our emotions rise when we see we have an opportunity for an up and down from that distance (usually for birdie). After making such a great shot, what do you do next? Are your actions as you reach the green hurting or helping your chances to sink the putt?
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Knowing Your Golf Game And Trusting It
Many golfers are riddled with the challenge of self-doubt. It seems to be the nature of most athletes in any sport, but golf accentuates the mental challenges of knowing our golf game. After many years of experience on the links, I still encounter situations where I know the shot and I still let negative thoughts control my play. I do immediately recognize the issue, yet I cannot change the narrative. I do believe I am not alone and most golfers, regardless of experience and skill level, face the same situation during every round of golf.
Continue readingContemplating Golf In The Winter
As I sit in my comfy chair sipping a coffee, I often think about my golf game. I wonder what I have to do to improve and more importantly, what I am willing to do. Most times, these two ideas do not jive and a hybrid solution needs to be developed in order to keep my golf game moving forward. This is always a slow time of the year for my golf game because I still have four months to wait before the courses open. I know this is crazy, but I do not travel in the winter and so I am here lamenting not being able to hit the links. Not to worry, there is a bright spot in my situation and it is not what you think.
Continue readingThe Challenge Of Golfing In Snow
If you live in the northern climes, then golfing in the snow is inevitable. As the cold weather creeps in and there is little chance or reprieve, golfing when the white rain appears will happen. In my earlier years, I definitely would hit the links while the temperatures hovered around 0° C or 32°F. On many occasions I would would have toques, gloves, many layers, and a face warmer on just to be able to hit the links. Now tha that I am in the back nine of my career hitting the links when there is a chance of snow is a no go for me. It does not eliminate the challenge of golfing in the snow for many, just not going to be an issue for my game.
Continue readingWhen Do You Practice Your Golf Game?
Golfers talk a great deal about practicing their golf game in order to achieve a lower score. They lament about what they should do and fret over the time it will take to improve their overall game. I think most golfers have walked this path and most do not make the commitment to get better, they just talk about it. Given the time requirements and the cost in many cases, practicing rarely occurs outside the time we dedicate to playing a round a golf. So, does mean that our game will never improve if we practice very little, not really, but there is a cost to pay following this path.
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The Grateful Golfer 