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Category Archives: daily golf issues
Hit It Charlie Short
The November issue of Golf Digest features Bubba Watson’s instructions for “hitting it two clubs longer.” I was particularly intrigued by his comment that his lips were permanently chapped from rubbing them against his shoulder at the top of his backswing. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bubba Watson, full backswing, Golf Digest, golf swing mechanics, Hank Haney
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What A Stupid I Am
You golf historians out there will recognize the title of this post as the famous words of Roberto DeVicenzo. To refresh everyone’s memory, DeVicenzo said this after signing an incorrect scorecard that cost him a spot in a playoff with Bob … Continue reading
The Sisyphus Blues
Like most players, my game goes through cycles. I find some things that work and I use them until they quit working. I keep tinkering even when I’m playing well, and eventually the house of cards comes tumbling down and … Continue reading
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Tagged golf training aids, Kenny Perry, Lee Trevino, The Inside Approach, Tom Lehman
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You’re How Old? And Your Handicap Is What?
When I was younger I usually played golf with guys very close to my own age. I played with coworkers or people I went to school with 99% of the time, and they were seldom more than 10 years older … Continue reading
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Tagged golf betting games, golf handicaps, skins games, stableford competitions
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Can I Fire Myself?
One of those McGladrey commercials has Davis Love III’s bad caddy telling him all the bad things that could happen on a putt, pointing out that his opponent just eagled, and then walking away wishing Davis luck. Davis just stares … Continue reading
How Hard Should It Be?
Phil Mickelson attracted attention saying that the course redesign at the Atlanta Athletic Club created a course that was good for the tournament but bad for the members. He particularly thought the course was too long for the average golfer. … Continue reading
I Think, Therefore I Can’t Putt
Watching the WGC Bridgestone Invitational, you get the impression that the secrets to good putting are (1) don’t think, and (2) use a long putter. It’s pretty hard to not notice that Adam Scott uses a sweeper and Keegan Bradley, … Continue reading
Get Back In That Place
The last cut on Jerry Jeff Walker’s Viva Terlingua! album is London Homesick Blues, by Gary P. Nunn. As the Lost Gonzo Band plays the intro you can hear Gary mutter into the microphone as he gets ready to sing, saying … Continue reading
When Stupid Is Smart
I generally try to play a hole in the way that makes the most sense to my game. I’m more likely to lay up than try the heroic shot because the long run pay-off is higher for me, even if … Continue reading
Putt Like Lyle Lovett
During the St. Jude Classic today, Ian Baker-Finch said he used to hit delicate putts off center so he could stroke firmly yet hit the ball softly. For someone like me, who struggles to consistently hit the ball in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ian Baker-Finch, Lyle Lovett, putting technique, St. Jude Classic
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