Today I am going to attempt to play 9 full holes of golf. After 5 months, I think I have the energy to hit the ball 40ish times. I have no expectations, but it is the next step in my journey to great health. I have high hopes, not for my score, but for the fun I going to have bashing that little white ball around my home course of Osprey Links. Continue reading
Osprey Links Golf Course
Returning to Golf Slowly
As I return to golf after 4 months of treatments, I am finding that my game has plenty of rust needing removal. This is expected and I welcome the challenge of playing at a higher level before the end of the season. However, on advise of my Oncologist, it is important that I return to playing slowly and not to overly exert myself and create an unwanted setback on my recover. Unfortunately, it is easier said than done when we are talking about golf! Continue reading
I am Back to Playing Golf
Chipping for the first time in 4 months; time to knock off the rust!
After 6 months of treatment, I am finally back on the golf course. Albeit only chipping and putting, but I am back. I must say that this health imposed break from golf was challenging on many levels. Yet, I never realized the impact golf has on my mental state towards life. Golf really is a large part of my summer and I really missed playing this year.
Of course, I need to keep my perspective because golf is important, but not as important as doing daily activities with my wife and best friend. It is in this area I missed doing the fun things like kayaking, hiking, and day trips to explore our area. Now that I am back, we can pick up where we left off. Continue reading
Heading to the Golf Course
Heading to the links! Whoot!
It is about time I made an appearance at my local golf course. The owner and staff at Osprey Links are second to none as they have offered unwavering support throughout my treatments. The customer service alone would be the reason I will return in 2019. My plan is to head to the course on Monday or Tuesday, grab a cart and loop a couple of holes with my friends. I doubt I will be swinging my clubs fully, but I figure I could take my putter and wedge and hack around the green with the boys. This will be a great first step and do wonders for my mental state. Continue reading
A Hole in One That Was Not A Hole in One
This is a story I just have to share. It is something that we all dread and unfortunately it happened to Marlin. It was a hole in one, that was not a hole in one. Not sure what I mean, then read on! Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 