It’s been several months since I last posted.  I recently started a new job, and I remember now how work can get in the way of golf and life.  Still, I wanted to make sure that the saga of the Partner-Partner was shared, as it was quite a day.
We luckily made it to the finals, going extra holes against a 20 handicapper with a crazy hot putter.  The finals were against Zone and Coach, who are 2 great guys, and 2 pressure putters.  I figured we had nothing to lose, …

Well, my partner, Tom, and I competed in our club’s Member:Member tournament.  This was a team competition, best ball, with full handicaps as of the beginning of July handicaps.  It is in a single elimination bracket format, seeded by team aggregate course handicaps.
What a stressful tournament.  After working all night and not sleeping, Tom was ready to go on the first day.  We managed to play ourselves to dormi down, with 3 holes left.  Strategically, probably not the best place to be.  I felt I was playing well, but had …

Tempo, rhythm, sequencing.  Whatever you call it, it is the most important thing in playing good golf.  I recently had an annual tournament at my club, where my friend Tom and I were defending champions.  The tournament format is great; it’s 2 days, and each 9 is played in a different format.  First day is Best Ball and Alternate Shot, second day is Scramble and Aggregate.  Tom and I were in good shape after the first day, but I could feel tension in my swing.  During the scramble, we were …

What do you get when you put a ton of natural talent, a 64 degree wedge, and great golf creativity?  I guess you get Phil Mickelson with a shot that you’d never think was possible, you’d never try, and you’d never hit as close as this guy.  Amazing, this guy is good.

There is tremendous curiosity and, potentially, pressure on young Cheyenne Woods.  This freshman at Wake Forest is the niece of the current best golfer in the world (and maybe best golfer ever).  It must be nice to play at those family get togethers, but to have everyone know who you are because of Tiger must be tough.  She has a great attitude, letting things come to her and being patient with her development.  I understand that Tiger has looked at her swing.  It’s great that she looks at it like …

Another instructional video from Gary.  He’s big on releasing the club.  I agree with this, though I find that when I am underpressure, I tend to over release the club, but causes a pull draw or just a hook.  I just have to find a happy medium, which I currently have (knock on wood).

Golf Tips: Using a basketball to show proper arm position

I took lessons from Gary for 2 years. He really understand the golf swing and kicked my butt to change my swing.