Are You Proud of Your Golf Game?

March 11, 2018March 10, 2018 / The Grateful Golfer / 2 Comments

Are your proud of your golf game? Or is your Ego driving your ship? Continue reading →

The Height of Hubris

July 28, 2017July 27, 2017 / The Grateful Golfer / 6 Comments

Refusing to accept a situation has the potential to be devastating. In golf, this is more real than in most sports. Refusing to “take your medicine” after a poor shot is a perfect example. Hubris negatively affects a golfer’s ability to think and remain focused on the big picture. The greatest example of this is from the movie ‘Tin Cup’, where Roy McAvoy hit 4 balls into the water just to prove he could hit the ball on the green with a three wood. In this case he went from tied for the lead to 10th place at the fictional US Open. Continue reading →

Pride or Ego – Does it Affect Your Golf Game

November 6, 2016November 5, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / 15 Comments

Yesterday, I asked the question if pride or ego was helping or hurting your golf game. It was a simple question that has a tremendous impact on your game. Many do not realize how it slowly creeps into your mental focus and your swing mechanics, but it does.

As I look back at my previous posts, I think I may have fallen into a trap. My earlier thoughts were that pride or ego was a bad thing and it needed to be controlled. Now, I am not so sure. I am wondering if there is a place for pride or ego in my game. Continue reading →

Does Your Pride Get in the Way on the Golf Course?

November 5, 2016November 4, 2016 / The Grateful Golfer / Leave a comment

This is a very interesting question. I have decided to take a day to ponder this conundrum and write about it tomorrow. In the meantime, here is what Dave at One Bearded Golfer has to say:

Pride and Golf

Does pride get in the way of your golf game?

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

A Point to Ponder in Golf

July 9, 2015 / The Grateful Golfer / 4 Comments

I came across this quote from a fellow blogger sometime back. With my Regional golf tournament coming up in about 10 days, it struck home with me and I thought I would share. Thanks David at One Bearded Golfer for reminding me to stay focused and to use my head when competing.