Ah, the return to normal life. Three weeks on the road was just what I needed. It was awesome!
I wish I could say I was glad to be back, but honestly, I’m not. I could have stayed out on the road for a while longer. There was so much to see and do that I would have liked but that we just couldn’t get to.
I must admit that every time I saw a golf course, it was calling to me to [...]
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Ok, Ok, I’m not technically going fishing, per se, but I’m going to be on vacation for the next three weeks so you may or may not see any new posts showing up before I get back. It all depends on whether I have any rainy days or other down time which would allow me to crank out some stuff while I’m gone.
This vacation is certainly well-timed. I know I haven’t done a progress update in a little while, but [...]
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OK, folks, this is it. The Big May Golf Book Giveaway is winding down. The day 1 contest will be closing tomorrow evening. The rest of the contests will be closing one at a time each evening through Friday.
Winners will be determined over the weekend and I’ll contact each winner via e-mail and post the results shortly thereafter.
Don’t forget – eligible individuals may enter all four contests and winning any one will not disqualify you from winning any (or all) [...]
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Following is a guest post by Dr. Eric Wilson. Dr. Wilson is a PGA Master Professional in Instruction at the College of Golf, a Keiser University school in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Every year the cream of the crop in the field of golf descends on Augusta for the Masters tournament. The Augusta National Golf Club, first opened in January of 1933 for play, has hosted the Masters since 1934. Currently ranked the number one golf course in the United [...]
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I just got my USGA membership renewal packet in the mail today. Not only did I get my 2010 U.S. Open Pebble Beach hat, but they also included a little booklet called Shortcut to the USGA Handicap System.
As the 2009 wore on, I got to be meticulous about keeping my handicap and learned a few things I didn’t know before. If your only experience with the USGA handicap system is entering scores in a computer and affixing a new sticker [...]
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One aspect of putting that is misunderstood by some is the importance of tempo.
Tempo is an important element in music. Musicians often use a metronome to set the tempo. It gives them an audible cue to help them get the feel for a certain number of beats per minute. Tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock. Depending on the tempo of the piece, the tick-tocks will be faster or slower.
What many don’t realize is that putting should have a tempo [...]
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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.
