For those of us in a winter climate, it’s tough to find the motivation to continue on with golf improvement programs during the cold, snowy weather. I know in my case, it’s so hard to stay focused when it’s going to be so long before I get into a good golf routine again. Sure, there will be a day here and there when the weather isn’t so bad and I can get out and play a round. [...]
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My first manager out of college used to say that occasionally. I understood what he meant, but it took a while before it really sunk in.
What he was telling me was that in a day or a week or a month, no matter how good our “plan” is, it’s going to be outdated. Things change. We learn new information. We change our goals. But it’s the act of planning that prepares us to deal with [...]
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In my recent post about what separates the best from the rest, HappyRock asked me what I’m doing to achieve my goals. I addressed it in a follow-up comment, but it really deserves a post of its own.
The stock answer is that I’m working on my fitness, weight loss, and practicing the various aspects of the game. But that’s not enough. If I lose all the weight I want to lose, get reasonably fit, and play to [...]
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With all the talk about goals, let’s not forget the most important factor: how does one become a pro? Assuming your game is tight as a drum, then how do you become a golf pro? It depends on your definition of what a “pro” is. There are many different paths that can be taken in golf. The PGA of America defines several career paths. They range from course/pro shop management, teaching, and everything in [...]
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Yesterday we talked about working toward goals, and I said that I wanted to talk about mine a little more. As I said, I get the feeling that people are a little unsure of what I’m really trying to accomplish so I’ll clarify a bit.
My tag line says it all: “My quest to become a golf pro”. But what does that mean? I said yesterday that goals should be specific and that’s about as broad as [...]
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Conventional chipping wisdom says that the best plan of attack in a chipping situation is to use a club that gets the ball on the green rolling like a putt as soon as possible. That means chipping with anything from a pitching wedge to a mid or even long iron. It’s not uncommon to see people chipping with woods when the conditions call for it.
Assuming conditions are right for running the ball, you want to land it [...]
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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.
