Until recently, I’ve always been a cart bag person. When I walk, I’ll typically use a walker to tote my bag. A while back, the strap on my bag broke, so I used that as an excuse to start shopping around.

I recently tried on the Nike Xtreme Sport bag and liked it enough to buy it. Stop in and read the review to see how I liked it.

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I haven’t posted a progress update in a while, so I figured it was time. Well, I have the shanks. Just kidding. That’s a little karma joke dating back a couple of days.

You’ll notice that I haven’t updated my stats for some time. Don’t worry, I haven’t given up and I definitely haven’t slacked off. I’m working hard at the range, at the gym, and on my diet. When I get out to the [...]

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Neil from the Down the Middle blog at MVN ran an interesting Q&A with Canadian Tour rookie, Luke Swilor yesterday. As you know, my goal is to become a golf pro so learning about the life of an up and coming tour pro is fascinating to me. Check it out.

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The shanks strike fear into the hearts of golfers. Most don’t dare even speak the word. I’m not afraid. Shanks. Shanks-shanks-shanks. SHANKS!

I’m not afraid because I know the cause, and I know the cure. I had a serious bout five or six years ago, so my immune system keeps me from becoming infected again.

For those unaware, the shanks are the result of a swing flaw that causes the ball to be struck on or [...]

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Since I mentioned the flop shot yesterday, this seems like a good time for a how-to.

The purpose of the flop shot is to get the ball in the air very quickly, have it carry a minimum distance, and stop very close to where it lands. This is a perfect shot when you’re close to the green hitting to a pin that’s close to the edge and you have to fly the ball over a bunker or keep it from [...]

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