Every golf shot provides the opportunity for each player to assess the risk vs reward. Most shots are straight forward and the risk is low because of location of hole layout. There are other shots, however, that increase the risks with no substantial increase in reward. Basically, trying to avoid a big number on any golf hole is a significant factor to shooting low golf scores. When applying the risk reward equation to any golf shot, many amateurs overlook one factor that often leads to disaster. As a result of their oversight, a high number on the scorecard rears its ugly head!
Continue readinglower golf scores
Consistent Chipping Lowers Our Golf Score
Every golfer chips the golf ball. Unless you are playing mini-putt, getting the ball up and down through consistent chipping is a fundamental skill we all require. I am always on the lookout for chipping drills and I found some from Scratch Golf Academy. I like them because they are easy, simple to replicate, and offer a chance to improve our short game.
Continue readingOutcome Versus Process of a Golf Shot
The amazing aspect of golf that is often overlooked is the plethora of methods to achieve a specific outcome. Whether you subscribe to pure process or pure feel (or somewhere in between) the number of ways to play a shot can be countless. Personally, gravitate towards process especially as I gain in experience and knowledge. Process, for me, removes many of the ‘what ifs’ when deciding how to play a shot. Following a process helps me narrow all the stressors of a shot by improving my focus on what I can achieve. Yet, I feel this is more to this way of playing golf!
Continue readingGolfing Was Fantastic This Week
This week was one of the best of my 2023 golf season. I played in two scrambles and one scramble match play with great results in all the events. Every year I have a week or two like this and in 2023, this was my first. I always look forward to these short periods of lots of golf and it is always better when I play well with positive results. And this week was better that expected!
Continue readingA Grateful Day On The Golf Course
Playing golf is a passion of mine. This statement seems pretty obvious considering the name of this golf blog, however every once in a while I play a round of golf that heightens my gratefulness. Yesterday, I played a round at Laurentide Golf Course with my good friend Mike. We played our usual match play game and had a great time throwing jabs at each other for 3.5 hours. We laughed, joked, hit some great shots and some others that did not suit our game. Overall, I am grateful Mike and I were able find time to tee it up.
Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 