We seem to associate this quality with winning and success, in general. In many cases, it’s a big factor. No risk, no reward. We’ve probably all heard that saying.  In business, that attitude is practically a virtue.

In golf, though, it should be used sparingly, because the negative outcome will usually be disaster.

Now, be honest.  How many times have you been standing over your ball on a par five, about to hit your second shot, with 220+ yards [...]

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Sad to say, but not much has changed since my knee started acting up.

I had an MRI and X-rays taken.  My doctor confirmed that there is some cartilage damage in there, as well as some arthritis.  I was surprised when he didn’t immediately suggest surgery.  The first thing he wanted to try was a cortizone shot in the joint.  However, since my normal level of pain isn’t too bad, I declined.

The second step is a two-pronged approach.  I’ll begin by [...]

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Do you ever wish there was something you could do to help those weary muscles after a long day of golf?  Well, the folks at Slendertone think they have an answer with the EnerVive Muscle Conditioner.

EnerVive uses electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) to soothe and rejuvenate tired muscles.  If you’ve ever done physical therapy for an injury or after surgery then you might have used similar products.  EMS works by stimulating muscles using electrical current to create a massage-like effect.

The unit [...]

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These days, it’s pretty likely that your golf course has one or more “environmentally sensitive areas” that are intended to preserve the natural landscape.  Most often, they’re wetlands, but they can just as easily be fragile desert ecosystems.  Normally, these areas are designated by government regulatory agencies and they seem to be prevalent on newer courses, where environmental concerns are considered during construction.

At my course, these areas are usually marked with hazard stakes with green tips.  Most [...]

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Golf Digest’s Ultimate Drill Book by Jim McLean is a must-have for any student of the game.  With over 120 drills packed into the book, you can find helpful drills to cover any trouble spot in your game.

Jim McLean is consistently ranked as one of the top teachers in the United States.  You’ve probably seen him on the Golf Channel giving instruction.  This book is a nice summary of drills he has developed or learned from other great teachers over [...]

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