Putting Technique: Aim Small/Miss Small
I love the old adage that a two inch putt is worth the same number of strokes a 275 yard drive. Lately, I have decided to focus on the number … Continue Reading Putting Technique: Aim Small/Miss Small
Golf Chit Chat Starter Pack
Are you new to golf and feel uncomfortable talking to stranger? Do dinner parties with your spouse fill you with dread trying to be instant friends with her coworkers’ spouses who you know nothing about? Golf can be like that but I have the tips to save you.
The Golf Error Chain – Stopping the Wheels from Falling Off
The concept of the error chain can be defined as a series of decisions that made one after another that lead to a terrible situation. This could all be eliminated by recognizing the start point and make a safe and prudent decision. This is easy to do on the ground but through training and constant vigilance the error chain can be eliminated.
Golf Course Alligators are the Sh!t!
Seeing an alligator on the golf course always adds element of excitement for me. When you encounter one of these living dinosaurs, what should you do? Let’s find out.
Why is the 1st Hole the Hardest?
Sometimes golf course architects decide to make the first hole a soul crusher right out the gates. The mood of the day is set early with a double bogey and a lost golf ball.
Open Letter to the Younger Golfing Me
It is time to turn the harsh flashlight of truth onto myself. As I mature as a golfer, I discovered secrets of the game that I wish I could tell myself 30 years ago.
Play Better Golf Birdies the Funny Pages
I find some golf books in random swings by the book store, wandering internet searches, and other times walking along family bookshelves. I think that is where the true treasures reside. and This book is a treasure.
English Turn Golf Club Makes a Splash
English Turn Golf Club offers a great round of golf for those visiting New Orleans and want to escape the city for a while. I really enjoyed this course and all it had to offer, even #15.
Playing Signature Golf Course Hole
There are some golf course holes that are classics, legendary, or just too beautiful not to go for it. You will abandon your strategy and let it rip in an attempt for glory.
Golfing Moment of Mushin
There are times when a swing happens so purely that I cannot remember what I did to achieve such greatness. This is called mushin in martial arts, no mindness.”
Mulligan’s Law: Doink Doink
Golf’s patron saint is Thomas Mulligan. His wisdom was collected and produced the funny yet very true book Mulligan’s Law.
My Short Game Weapons
There is no one way to get the ball to the hole once you are within the short game range. I use four different clubs depending on the distance and lie of the ball. Check of which clubs and why.
I Hate Par 3s
There is something about par 3 holes that frustrate me. The hole is only 150 yards away yet my scorecard suffers whenever I get to these seemingly easy holes.
And, If You Play Golf, You’re My Friend by Harvey Penick Review
Harvey Penick was one of golf’s most sought after teachers. He passed on his golfing wisdom to countless players of varying degrees from people just picking up a club to to winning professionals. What made him an enigmatic teacher was that he did not publish. In And if You Play Golf, You’re My Friend, Harvey shared more of his unique insights and stories of golf.
What are my Golf KPIs 2019 vs 2018?
What are golf KPIs and how can they show if I am getting any better in 2019 compared to 2018? I combed through data and checked my progress between several peak performance indicators.
Every Shot Must Have a Purpose Asks the Impossible (?)
Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott develop a golfing process to help us reach the impossible (18 birdies in one round = Golf54). Every Golf Shot Must Have a Purpose shows how to practice and play to reach this lofty goal.