Happy New Year to all you grateful golfers! With the coming of 2026 golf season, it is time to reflect on last year’s performance and focus on what I can improve moving forward. Of course, as I live in northern climes, my golf season is still 4 months away, but it is never too early to start thinking about where I want to take my golf game. I realize over the past year I wrote less articles due to many factors and I hope to remedy that shortfall in 2026. Regardless, I am still dedicated to providing a positive, informative, and relatable golf blog for all to enjoy. And today is my first step towards achieving my goals.
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Practicing The Right Things On The Golf Course
I started my practice plan in preparation for the upcoming Hickory Championship next Monday and Tuesday. As I stated yesterday, I had a plan to work on my short game, putting and ball contact. I played nine holes and hit 5 balls from various locations on each hole. It was a plan to test out my hickories to determine which club I should hit from what distance. The plan started off well, but I need to make a few adjustments moving forward.
Continue readingWhich Golf Club First?
The golf season is fast approaching. Some of my friends are heading south to get a jump on things and others will head indoors somewhere to warm up their swing. Personally, neither option is open to me, but I know spring is just around the corner.
When I head to the first open practice area, I always have a bit of a dilemma on which club to use first. The excitement of hitting golf balls sometimes overshadows my logic on preparing for the season. I am sure many of you feel the exact same way! Continue reading
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