I got some recent feedback from a few people that I should do more progress updates.
The underlying purpose of Life in the Rough, after all, is to follow my progress toward being a golf pro. But somehow, I had gotten away from reporting that progress. Times have been rough and it’s no fun to report all bad stuff.
Recuperating from surgery has given me a lot of time to think about it, and a progress update is the perfect [...]
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One of the benefits I get out of writing posts for Life in the Rough is that the research I do for most posts helps my own learning process. While I’m normally writing about things I know, I definitely don’t know it all. So I’m always reading up on various topics to help me ensure accuracy, refresh my recollection, and fill in the gaps.
Sometimes I find that I’ve forgotten a key detail of something, or that I maybe [...]
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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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One problem I’ve struggled with in my swing is a little too much lateral movement, both in the back swing and in the down swing. When there is a lot of lateral movement (a small amount is normal), the bottom of the swing arc moves. That leads to inconsistency because I then have to try and return the low point of the swing to the correct spot to make crisp contact.
If I shift too far right and then [...]
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This applies more to players who keep track of stats, but that can mean informally as well. Whether you keep meticulous notes about every single shot and use stat tracking software or whether you kind of keep a rough mental tally of things, those numbers are trying to speak to you.
It’s tempting to look at the raw numbers and just make a snap judgment about what they mean.
You might notice that your putting average is 1.75 putts per hole [...]
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This time of year, it seems like every time I play, it’s more windy than summer time. Maybe I just notice it more because it’s a cold Canadian wind, instead of a hot breeze coming up from the south.
The bottom line is, if you have wind in your face on the tee, you need to make some small adjustments.
Ball spin comes into play so much in golf, but it becomes a huge factor when hitting [...]
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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.
