This is one of my favorite holidays of the year. It’s a day to spend with family and friends, to be happy, and most of all, to forget about what we don’t have and to be thankful for what we do.
I know this is a uniquely U.S. holiday, but there’s no harm in everyone who’s reading this being a little thankful today. Give thanks to anyone or anything you feel should have it, or just be thankful for [...]
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The Happy Rock went on vacation this week and put out an A.P.B. for guest posters. Naturally, your pal Double Eagle heeded the call.
The Happy Rock’s primary theme is increasing personal finance through self improvement. In a rare divergence from the normal Life in the Rough theme, I mixed golf and finance in a post covering ten ways to save money on golf (OK, I admit it - the idea was his).
The Happy Rock’s focus on self improvement is something [...]
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Neil from the Down the Middle blog at MVN ran an interesting Q&A with Canadian Tour rookie, Luke Swilor yesterday. As you know, my goal is to become a golf pro so learning about the life of an up and coming tour pro is fascinating to me. Check it out.
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A few days back, I discussed the 100 Putt drill that Jackie Burke showed to Phil Mickelson. For those who didn’t see it, the drill consists of lining up a series of three-foot putts. The object is to make 100 in a row. If you miss one, you start again. I promised to try the drill and report back.
One word comes to mind: humbling.
I had an hour to spare and in keeping with my rule [...]
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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.
