Posted by Double Eagle in My Progress -
Since part of the reason for this website is to track my progress, I guess I should post some progress updates. It’s hard for me to toot my own horn, especially when it sounds more like a Bronx cheer right about now. But nonetheless, I’m going to try to post weekly status every Sunday. At the very least, it’ll make me look honestly at the situation and help me stay committed. Anyway…
As I’ve mentioned previously, I’m [...]
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Posted by Double Eagle in My Progress -
Knock one item off the to-do list. I finally joined my local golf course. This is my first membership ever and it certainly feels weird, probably because I worked at a course for several years in college and it’s hard getting used to being on the member side of things. It’s a great course in Woodstown, NJ and it’s called Town & Country Golf Links.
I’ve played it several times over the years since it [...]
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Posted by Double Eagle in Practice Tips, Recovery Tips -
One thing that struck me as I watched the 2007 Masters was how professionals of that caliber can spray the ball all over the place off the tee and still manage to score. It seems obvious, but how many of us work on recovery in our practice sessions? More often than not, we’re hitting full shots or some kind of short game shot.
One of the ways I spruce up my practice time and give myself a little recovery [...]
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Posted by Double Eagle in Practice Tips -
As you can imagine, I spend a lot of time at the driving range during golf season. I spend a lot of time watching other players so I can try to learn things about the golf swing. I observe different tendencies and the results they produce. One thing that surprises me is how many people practice without purpose. It’s sad because the people I’m talking about obviously are dedicated enough to put the time in. [...]
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Posted by Double Eagle in Driving Tips, Golf Philosophy -
I think this phrase is one of the most overused pieces of misleading advice that circulates around the golf world. It’s most often heard after one player in a group bombs a big one down the fairway and the others are feeling a little inadequate.
Certainly, those who have given it real thought realize that the intent is correct. That is, to stress that putting (and the short game overall, for that matter) are critical for scoring. That’s [...]
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