As a golfer, one of my biggest fears is being caught in a lightning storm. For some, it is not the fact that being hit is very bad or dangerous to our health, but the fact they cannot finish their round. 😉 When talking about lightning, most of us over the age of 40 are thinking of the famous scene of Bill Murray and the Padre playing golfing in hurricane like conditions. Well, fortunately, I have never played in such conditions and never plan too. How about you?
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Using The Wrong Equipment At The Wrong Time
Today’s article is a bit of a public service announcement, a bit funny (at least I think), and a bit of tip for beginner golfers. I understand that this is a bit of long shot, yet I think after you read my article you will see that I hit the mark. First, let me offer the suggestion that around the golf course there are many amenities that many golfers either do not understand what they are for or just don’t use them…..properly. I am not trying to point fingers at anyone, but during my last round I witnessed something that made me laugh and shake my head at the same time.
Continue readingProtecting The Maintenance Staff Of The Golf Course
As the number of rounds of golf increase in my area due to great weather and laxing of COVID restrictions, it is time of PSA. The maintenance staff at Osprey Links Golf Course are outstanding. They are forever toiling away at on aspect of the course or another. As such, I will encounter a group or two during my rounds. Because of this, I think it is time to remind all golfers that the safety of the golf course maintenance staff is our responsibility. Yes, the responsibility of the golfer!
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The Grateful Golfer 