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Category Archives: golfing memoir
‘Tis the season of giving shanks
Like everyone else, I’m accustomed to my golf game going up and down. I’ll have periods where I make steady progress as my scores creep lower and lower. Then something will inexplicably break, my scores will shoot up, and I’ll … Continue reading
Now That’s a Local Rule!
A guy I hadn’t seen for years was passing through town yesterday, and I made that pre-dawn drive we all love to get in a round of golf with him. As I drove across town ahead of the morning rush … Continue reading
The Oriental Rug Of Golf Balls
As promised in my last post, here is a picture of the hand painted golf ball I was given. The other half of the ball looks just like the half in the photo. As you can see from the side … Continue reading
Now That’s A Tee!
I found this tee lying on the tee box during my round last week. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. I don’t know if it’s homemade or commercially manufactured, but either way it’s a lot of effort for a … Continue reading
The Best Laid Plans
Today was a sparkling, air cleared of pollen after the rains, spring day, a perfect day for a round of golf. The picture above is a shot of the 12th green at Scott Schreiner Golf Course in Kerrville, TX, where … Continue reading
Posted in golfing memoir
Tagged golf swing mechanics, Texas golf, Texas Hill Country
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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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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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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
Sunshine Golf
The Sunshine Boy has passed away. He died several hours after suffering a heart attack on a Florida golf course, so he spent his last hours doing something he loved. Sunshine was a regular member of our golf group when … Continue reading
Golf Follows Me
My relationship with golf has lasted longer than any other in my life. I started playing when I was 13 or 14, so I’ve played for at least 47 years. The closest competing relationship is my marriage, and it’s lasted … Continue reading
Posted in golfing memoir, reflections on golf
Tagged golf books, golf buddies, John Updike, Masters tournament
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