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Author Archives: Charles Prokop
More Than A Pair Of Pricklies
They’re playing the Valero Texas Open now, and although I can’t get out to the course to watch, I’m always entertained by the way where I live is presented and discussed. It isn’t just Texas – when I lived in … Continue reading
Posted in humor, PGA Tour
Tagged Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Golf Channel, Justin Leonard, Kevin Na, Matt Kuchar, Morning Drive, Sam Snead, Valero Texas Open
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What’s In A Name?
Last August while I was bemoaning the state of my putting and discussing the debate about putter length I jokingly suggested that Robert Garrigus would be a good person to talk to about the need for a long putter. At … Continue reading
Posted in reflections on golf
Tagged Ben Crenshaw, Corey Pavin, putting technique, Robert Garrigus
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The More Things Change …..
A little over a year ago, I commented on the new fairway woods (metals, that is) Adams was advertising and how I never could trust a fairway wood. I have always been mystified by the people that filled their bag … Continue reading
Golf On the Couch
Back in the days of yore when I did a lot of psychotherapy I was sometimes surprised when a patient would suddenly latch on to something I did or said. It was often the umpteenth time I’d suggested the same … Continue reading
Posted in golfing memoir
Tagged golf swing mechanics, mental game, practice strategies
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Sliding Around The Dogleg
“You can’t curve the modern golf ball.” I’ve been entertained and puzzled whenever I’ve heard this comment. It just didn’t fit my personal experience, and after Bubba Watson’s Masters victory I have a very good chance of not hearing it … Continue reading
Posted in daily golf issues, PGA Tour
Tagged Bubba Watson, golf swing mechanics, Masters tournament
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My Masters Memory Bank
I look forward to a lot of golf tournaments, and I really enjoy watching the majors. But nothing compares to how I feel about watching the Masters. It’s a rite of spring for me and I don’t feel like my … Continue reading
Posted in golfing memoir, PGA Tour
Tagged Fred Couples, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Masters tournament, Tom Weiskopf, Zach Johnson
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They Said What?
I was watching the Shell Houston Open on Friday, and the announcers were discussing Phil Mickelson’s improved putting. He has improved remarkably, going from way down in the putting rankings to near the top. In the course of this discussion, … Continue reading
Mega Millions Golf
Today was a day made for golf. Spring is here, and the drive to the course was filled with wildflowers blooming in the pastures and hills. The sky was clear, the breeze was light, the temperature in the mid 70’s. … Continue reading
Golf Is A Game Of Redemption
Golf stories are often about the game’s redeeming qualities, about how the game brought someone back from the brink, restoring faith in self and others. Maybe it’s because golf is a constant struggle to get back on track. Each tee … Continue reading
Posted in PGA Tour, reflections on golf
Tagged Arnold Palmer, golf books, golf writing, Hank Haney, Tiger Woods
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Any Given Course On Any Given Day
Arnold Palmer was on The Golf Channel’s Morning Drive Thursday morning and mentioned that they had changed the 4th and 16th holes at Bay Hill back to par 5’s for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. They had been par 5’s that were … Continue reading
Posted in PGA Tour, reflections on golf
Tagged Arnold Palmer, golf books, golf equipment, The Open Championship, USGA tee it forward
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