Every 365 days Groundhog Day rolls around. Today all golfers in the northern climes wait in anticipation for the weather prediction of rodents: Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil. The pressure exuded by golfers on these special creatures to predict an early spring is overwhelming. Each year as these loveable creatures climb out of their hole, millions of eyes are focused on their every move; if they see their shadow and scurry back home to safety, it means that golfers will have to wait an additional 6 weeks for winter to slowly become a distant memory.
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It is Ground Hog Day, Again!
Every 365 days Groundhog Day rolls around. Today all golfers in the northern climes wait in anticipation for the weather prediction of rodents: Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil. The pressure exuded by golfers on these special creatures to predict an early spring is overwhelming. Each year as these loveable creatures climb out of their hole, millions of eyes are focused on their every move; if they see their shadow and scurry back home to safety, it means that golfers will have to wait an additional 6 weeks for winter to slowly become a distant memory.
Continue readingIt is Ground Hog Day, Again!
Every 365 days Groundhog Day rolls around. Today all golfers in the northern climes wait in anticipation for the weather prediction of rodents: Wiarton Willie and Punxsutawney Phil. The pressure exuded by golfers on these special creatures to predict an early spring is overwhelming. Each year as these loveable creatures climb out of their hole, millions of eyes are focused on their every move; if they see their shadow and scurry back home to safety, it means that golfers will have to wait an additional 6 weeks for winter to slowly become a distant memory.
Continue readingThe Twilight Zone of Golf
This is a tough time of year for most golfers in the northern hemisphere. We are transitioning from great to moderate to mediocre to poor golfing weather. Only the fanatical will continue to golf until the courses close on 31 Oct. And a few will brave the cold temperatures to golf longer.
Personally, I am a great to moderate weather golfer. I find that I have other things to do that are just as fun and interesting than to hit the links. It is not a bad thing, but the nature of golfing in colder climes. Unfortunately, this is where the twilight zone of golf starts. Continue reading
So What is Next in My Golfing World?
The 2016 golf season is over. The Ryder Cup was a fitting way to end a great year. We lost a giant in Arnold Palmer. Dustin Johnson and Brooke Henderson finally had their break out season that was expected by all. And Rory McIlroy salvaged his season by winning the FedEx Cup. But, professional golf is not the only thing happening in the golfing world.
Many amateurs, including myself, hit the links as often as possible in attempts to shoot their lowest score ever. Others decided that having fun and not keeping score was the way to play. And yet, a final group just hit the ball and enjoyed being on the links. Unfortunately, their golf season is also ending. For those of us in the northern clime and now is the time for introspection. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 