Posted by Double Eagle in Rules - 0 Comments
The Rules of Golf are littered with references to “The Committee”. I know I’ve wondered about this mythical committee and wondered who they think they are to tell me what to do. Well, I eventually took the time to find out so let’s take a look.
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Posted by Double Eagle in Miscellaneous - 4 Comments
Golf is one of those sports that almost anyone can take up and take great enjoyment from. At the same time, while the point of the game is simple, the implementation is extremely complex. It’s easy to pick up a club and whack a ball. But getting it where you want it to go in the fewest strokes is a skill that few ever master.
There are plenty of pitfalls for a new player taking up golf. [...]
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Posted by Double Eagle in My Progress - 3 Comments
Last month, you may remember me lamenting about a few swing ailments. I got back to the basics of grip, alignment, stance, and posture (GASP) and after some hard work at the driving range, all was well.
Well, not really. It was the start of a serious downward spiral. I let myself break rule #1: don’t abandon the plan without cause.
When my game went south, I did a couple of things that started a chain of events. [...]
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Posted by Double Eagle in Equipment - 3 Comments
I’ve been asked before what kind of ball a specific player should play. The easy answer is that there is no easy answer.
It used to be that certain designs were better suited certain players. For instance, when I took up the game, you would see better players using wound balata balls because of the increased spin that they provided. But those weren’t as suitable for higher handicap players because the spin they see is usually to [...]
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Posted by Double Eagle in Book Reviews - 0 Comments
“Who’s Your Caddy?“, by veteran sports writer Rick Reilly is a humorous look at the ins and outs of being a golf caddy. The stories he amassed together with his sharp wit make this book a really fun read.
He got inside the ropes with some of the greats in the game and managed to find himself looping during none other than the Masters, his introduction to the mystic art.
He carried bags for the likes of greats like Tommy Aaron, [...]
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The Rules of Golf are littered with references to “The Committee”. I know I’ve wondered about this mythical committee and wondered who they think they are to tell me what to do. Well, I eventually took the time to find out so let’s take a look.
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My name is Mike Gray and I'm a software engineer pursuing my dream to become a golf pro.
Life in the Rough is a chronicle of my journey. It covers my progress, my successes, my setbacks. I'll share everything I learn and do along the way, including reviews and tips. Maybe what I learn can help you too.
