The other day during my match I shanked a ball. Yup, both Misha and I were surprised. Actually, I was shocked! I rarely hit the ball that poorly (maybe twice a year), but it does occur when I least expect it. Physically, I recovered on my next shot, but mentally I was a bit disturbed for until the next tee. My mistake opened the door for Misha to take a commanding lead in the match and he was there to bounce as I would have done if the shoe was on the other foot. Regardless of the match results, recovering from a shank can be difficult, but manageable and here is how.
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Golf Is Hard
I do not have much to say today. Lots of life stuff going on that keeps my focus away from golf. This is normal of everyone and it is just my turn. All is good, just busy.
Every once in awhile I posts difficult shots by professionals to show amateurs that unlucky bounces, duffed shots and complete mishits happen to everyone. Enjoy the video and stay tuned for more musings soon.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Putting Golf Clubs In the Penalty Box
Yesterday, I played a good round of golf, yet did not score well. I finished with a 79 and felt that I could have scored a great deal lower. I started off worse than normal, but after a few breakfast balls 😉 we started our round. Running to the first tee after 5 days of house renos left me a little tight, but I quickly loosened up. Anyway, without complaining about my start, I hit the ball well for most of the round. I did however, struggle with two clubs and I really felt like the should be relegated to the penalty box (sin bin). They let me down and cost me at least five strokes.
Continue readingFailing To Capitalize On A Great Golf Shot
How many times have we failed to capitalize on a great golf shot? I am confident I cannot count that high! And yesterday’s round was a perfect example of how I added to the tally. It was crazy that when I made three great shots, my expectations for a great hole rose immediately. Unfortunately, the next shot brought me rocketing back to earth. I cannot complain because ultimately shot a 79, but I cannot help think that I left some many strokes out on the course. But, that is always the way…..right?
Continue readingOuch, That Hurts!
Have you ever swung a golf club and felt the vibration of the shot through your whole body. I know we feel many miss hits in our hands or arms, but a whole body awakening is a rare thing. I have felt a few of these through the years, but only on in 2020. It was in the fall and things were a bit cool, but not overly cold; so, the temperature really did not have anything to do with the shock of my shot. It actually was something different.
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The Grateful Golfer 