Taking two weeks off definitely created the perfect conditions for rust to accumulate on my golf game. Surprisingly, my swing was okay but my shots after the tee box needed a great deal of work. All of this rust was a result of not swinging a club on my vacation, however I did accomplish my main goal of having fun with my playing partners at Men’s Night yesterday. I realize that I had very little touch around the green when I was practicing before our round. But alas, I did see an improvement as the round continued.
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Sharing Golf Knowledge – Part 2
This article is a follow on to my last post called Sharing Golf Knowledge – Part 1. It covers more knowledge I shared with Noah when we played last week. The crux of our discussions focused on developing a strong short game with which he could build. We played nine holes and in that time, we discussed how to build a strong short game foundation. Walking off the ninth green, Noah said he felt confident that he can refine what we discussed and eventually lower his golf scores. I am confident he can as well.
Continue readingIt Is All About Our Short Game In Golf
It makes zero difference if you can pound a ball 300 yards if our short game is nonexistent. Regardless of how well you hit the ball off the tee, any player with a weak short game might as well stop playing golf if they intend on lowering their handicap. Over the many years of talking to and watching players claim that they cannot seem to make any headway with their score, I have come to realize that their focus is on the wrong thing. As a serious golfer, if you do not intend to work on your short game, it is time to hang up the sticks. Sounds a bit harsh, well it is because a great short game directly equates to lower golf scores.
Continue readingEven Following Your Golf Plan Well May Not Lead to Success
The Senior Scramble at Osprey Links was a fantastic event. Played yesterday, Rick and I teamed up again in an effort to play well enough to be in the top prizes. We had plan of being more aggressive than normal because we felt this was the way to have a shot at the top prize. This is an event that we look forward to playing because of the comradery, fantastic food, and the chance of winning. This year Rick and I were confident that this was our year because we developed a great plan; the only thing left was to execute this plan.
Continue readingHow Soon Does Rust Show Up In Your Golf Game
Fall golf does have a tendency to reek havoc on my golf game. As I generally play 4 times a week with no more than a two day layoff between games, my golf game stays pretty sharp most of the time. However, due to the weather challenges and life commitments, I can go 4 or 5 days without swinging a club. I do have my practice area at my house, but generally I am busy or the weather does not cooperate to make it of any use. Alas, when I have a prolong break, I notice rust starting to form. Does this happen to you?
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The Grateful Golfer 