Every golfer faces a challenging shot while playing golf. It comes in all forms regardless of our best intentions. Depending on the course you play, there may be a plethora of golf shots that each of us would consider difficult. At my home course of Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort, the six hole from the back tees offers a great challenge to my game. Others may not find it a challenge, but I sure do. The funny thing is that it is others may not see the same issues because this hole fits perfectly to their game. Let me explain.
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The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Match Plays Are Back
The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Match Play events are back. I am placing the final touches on the organization of the events as two of the events start tomorrow.
There is an exciting change this year. After some positive responses, we have added a Ladies event. This event will start on 15 July and I will be creating the draw next weekend. So, stay tuned for that update.
For now, you can check out the following:
Rules: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/osprey-links-match-play-rules/
Club Championship Draw: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/stroke-play-results/
Men’s Open Draw: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/https-thegratefulgolfer-com-stroke-play-results/
Good luck to all. Have fun and remember to be grateful!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Golfing For The First Time In 2024
Yesterday, I golfed for the first time in 2024. It was our annual pilgrimage to the first home course to open in the area (we were a few days late this year) and play our first round. I was lucky to hit the links with Rick, Steve and Dillon. Rick is one of my usual playing partners, so it was great to reconnect on the links. It was a great round laced with many ups and downs. Overall, it was a huge success!
Continue readingHitting Fairways and Greens
A challenge all golfers face is hitting fairways and greens. My young friend Alex is playing in a school tournament today. We have been played a few times with the intent of improving his game from tee to green. On Sunday past, we walked 9 holes at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort to discuss course management while playing in a stroke play tournament. It was a great round and Alex asked many great questions. The main topic of our conversation was how to play well at Osprey Links (a course I am very familiar). As we walked around our home course, we discussed the best way to loop Osprey Links; I told him to hit shots that keep him on the fairways and greens!
Continue readingWinning The 2023 Club Championship!
The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Club Championship is in the books. Yesterday, I played a match play round against my friend Misha for all the marbles. Not surprisingly, it was a very close match that came down to the last hole. As we battled back and forth, it was clear that neither of us was giving an inch and it would take a great shot or two to close the match. Regardless of the results, it was a fun competitive match that was a highlight of my 2023 season.
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