I am exited. The first fire of the season is an indication that golf is just around the corner! I am grateful to spend some “fire time” with my wife and daughter!
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Being Overwhelmed When Your Game is On Fire!
Have you ever been playing a round of golf and nothing is going wrong? I mean when you happen to hit an errant shot, it hits a tree or rake and lands in perfect position. I have experienced several rounds like these, but not many of the years. When they do occur, golf is so much fun that I cannot wait to play another 18 holes of golf. While these rounds are few and far between, I have played many rounds where my game was on fire and I was not able to handle the extra pressure of success.
Continue readingIs Your Course Management Style Aggressive or Passive?
Course management is an important aspect of any golf game. Understanding the proper time to attempt an aggressive shot was built through previous successes and failing at some of the more riskier shot selections. It can be studied, but until you actually put your studies into action, you will never really understand which course management method will work best for you. I use a course management process that is both aggressive and passive during the same round.
Continue readingHow to Fix Your Ball Mark
This is a quick service announcement. As the snow in my area is still 4 feet high, I thought it was a good time to remind everyone to fix their ball marks. And here is how……
Continue readingIt is My Favourite Time of Day to Play Golf
There is no wrong time to play golf. As I sit every morning looking out into the cold darkness writing golf articles, I dream of the hitting the links. This is my favourite time to play. The freshness of getting up early in the morning is matched by the tranquility of the quiet on the course. It is really the best time to loop the course. When I first started playing early it was out of necessity, as most fathers will understand.
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The Grateful Golfer 