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Change Is The One Constant In Golf | The Grateful Golfer
Change governs all aspects of golf. Regardless of your skill level, being able to adapt to change is an important skill that most golfers overlook. Whether the change is random or self driven, change is something that many golfers have a hard time adjusting too in a short period of time. As variables shift during…
It Is All About Ball Contact | The Grateful Golfer
Iron play is very challenging at best for many beginners. Trying to understand the mechanics of hitting irons is a bit counterintuitive. We want to have a weight forward, hit higher on the club face, and make a divot after the ball. When we first start playing, most of us play with our weight on…
Playing A Tough Golf Shot Out Of Deep Grass | The Grateful Golfer
Every golf I know has played a golf shot from long, thick grass. It is the nature of golf courses to leave certain areas long and unruly in order to add some degree of difficulty to the playing area. Many times hitting out of this tough location I felt that just making it to the…
Is Slicing The Golf Ball Destroying Your Scores | The Grateful Golfer
If a golfer has a swing fault, it usually is a slice. And no matter how hard we try, that slice ball flight never goes away. I am fortunate as I rarely play a slice. My ball travels straight indicating I have made square contact with the ball. This does not mean I do not…
Choosing The Shot You Prefer In Golf | The Grateful Golfer
The majority of amateur players hit the ball, walk to the ball, hit the ball, walk to the ball....ect without much thought as to how changing this pattern could lower their golf scores. The 'whack a mole' process of playing golf causes challenges for some players because they never really know what shot they will…
Watching Golf Is Not As Much Fun Anymore | The Grateful Golfer
For years I enjoyed watching golf on TV. It was interesting to see the now legends slug it out on each hole. Now, I find that watching golf is not always the most fun use of my time. Partly because of the split at the elite levels (which I do not want to discuss) and…
Finding Some Golf Stuff To Talk About | The Grateful Golfer
The Grateful Golfer was created in May of 2012. Wow almost 13 years of writing has given me time to think about the amount of joy I have gleaned from sharing my thoughts on golf. Sometimes my musing are informative and others.....well, thanks for putting up with my diatribes. With over 1.2 million views ant…
Lest We Forget! | The Grateful Golfer
Every year, November 11 is a special day to all military personnel. Today, we take the time to honor the fallen, wounded and serving military men, women and their families. Their sacrifices have allowed for the freedoms we enjoy today. It is important to give thanks and be grateful for our wonderful lives they protect.…
Golf Tips for Seniors | The Grateful Golfer
Unfortunately, I am fall into the category of a senior golfer. Actually, I am only a couple of years away from being allowed to move up in the tee blocks for Men's Night, but that is a different discussion for another day. Right now, I am still having fun playing from the white tees (6000…
Missing The Golf Ball During A Golf Swing | The Grateful Golfer
I cannot remember the last time I whiffed a golf shot, but I am confident it has happened over the past 45+ years. It is not something that happens often with any of my playing partners, but it definitely has occurred through the years. There are many possibilities as to why a golfer misses the…
Commonsense Etiquette for Pull Carts | The Grateful Golfer
Pull carts are very common on the golf course. I think I see more people pushing their clubs around the course vice carrying. However, this article will cover carrying etiquette as well. Many people think that because I am pushing their clubs that little to no damage can happen to the golf course. This thinking…
Producing Spin and a Soft Touch Around the Green | The Grateful Golfer
I cannot remember the number of times I have talked about producing spin on the ball around the green. I am okay at this skill, but I would never consider myself an expert. I understand the concept of placing spin on the ball and in my mind this transfer to a soft touch during contact.…
Hitting A Difficult Sand Shot | The Grateful Golfer
There are many different difficult shots you can face during a round of golf. One of the most challenging is the fried egg lie in a bunker. You know the one where the ball is three quarters buried and it looks impossible to get your ball out cleanly. It is a dreaded shot for most…
High Pitch Shots Explained | The Grateful Golfer
The high pitch shot is one of the more difficult skills to master in golf. It requires a great deal of confidence to swing fast at a ball that is close to green. Additionally, the mechanics does cause some challenges to the less skilled players, however it is a shot that most elite players have…
Can You Make The Bad Shots Stop? | The Grateful Golfer
My golf game is a series of good shots mixed with a bunch of bad shots and a whole slew of average shots. On any given day, ratio between all three changes. The result definitely affects my score, but that is the nature of my golf game. On the days where my poor (bad) strokes…
An Important Approach Shot Tip For All Golfers | The Grateful Golfer
Approach shots are the bane of most golfers golf scores. Some times we do not pick the proper club to fly the ball to the green and others we just aim poorly. The biggest challenge, in my opinion, is the strategy of always pin hunting regardless of the length of the approach shot. Most of…
Three Swing Faults Explained | The Grateful Golfer
For those golfers who think that the golf swing has change drastically over the past 100 years, I recommend you revisit that thought. The basic tenents of weight shift, stance, body position, etc have been refined through the use of science, however the basic movements (or faults) remain the same. Over the years, I have…
What Is Fun On The Golf Course? | The Grateful Golfer
The definition of fun is completely different for each golfer. Some find hitting the ball a country mile their jam. Others like the delicate nature of a great short game. And others find the social aspect of playing golf to their liking. There really is no wrong answer except if you are not having a…
Are You Losing Too Many Golf Balls | The Grateful Golfer
There is a trick to reducing the number of lost balls during your round. Of course the best way is to try and fix your swing, however in the meantime there are ways to improve your find ball percentage on the golf course. They are not difficult, but do require a bit of attention on…
Working Towards My Best Golf Game | The Grateful Golfer
Each golfer has a unique game that works best for them. It can be difficult to find that game and when we do, we are not always happy with the result. Regardless of the path, I believe that the end state of our game is never the actual finish line. There is always something new…
Chipping For Lower Golf Scores | The Grateful Golfer
There are many different approaches to lowering our golf scores. I am a proponent of improving my short game in order to shoot the scores I expect during each round. There is no short cut to improving our chipping game, but there are some tips that might speed up our learning curve. Mark Crossfield offers…
The Simplicity Of Chipping Explained | The Grateful Golfer
Understanding the mechanics of chipping immediately puts many golfers to sleep. The hear a 'blah blah blah' as someone drones on about the plethora of chipping topics. I have to admit that sometimes I also lose interest if I am watching a video and the instructor does not quickly get to the point. In the…
Filling My Time With Not Golfing | The Grateful Golfer
Since my season ended, I find myself filling my time with other life activities. I am focused on walking, puttering around the yard, and coaching the a high school basketball team. I find that these and other activities help pass the time away. It is not as much fun (sometimes) as hitting the links, but…
Chipping Tips On Stance | The Grateful Golfer
Lee Trevino is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Considered one of the top 25 players of all time, his magic around the green is infamous. That is why I am using his tips in my article today on how to stand and swing your clubs when making a shot around the…
Sage Putting Advice From Nancy Lopez | The Grateful Golfer
Recently, I talked about sinking short, knee-knockers. Putting is as much a mental thing as a physical. Figuring out how to sink 4 to 6 foot putts is a skill all golfers should master. I realize that sometimes it is a challenge, but for the most part these putts all come down to a process.…
Playing Better Golf Without Practicing? | The Grateful Golfer
After years of writing a golf blog, I have come to realize that most players do not have the time or inclination to practice their golf game. Many do not have the time and that is just part of life. Others find it boring and would rather accept the results when they play. Regardless of…
My Final Round Of Golf Was Outstanding | The Grateful Golfer
Yesterday, I hit the links for the final time in 2024. I finished the same way I started - playing hickory sticks. My friend Misha and I planned to play a round with my wooden shafted golf clubs for some time and we were finally able to make our schedules match. Misha had never played…
Last Golf Game Of The 2024 Season | The Grateful Golfer
Today is it. I am hanging up my clubs after my hickory round today. My 2024 golf season will end as it started, playing my hickory stick clubs. However, today I will be playing a round with my friend Misha. He has indicated that he is interested in playing with the vintage clubs and today…
Wrists or No Wrists While Putting | The Grateful Golfer
I was taught to minimize my wrist movements during my putting stroke. I have used this lesson throughout the years and feel I have a fairly solid putting stroke. I have tinkered with it over the years and have settled on my current stroke that involves very little wrist action. After watching a Brad Faxon…
Sinking More Knee Knockers In Golf | The Grateful Golfer
There is an ongoing discussion about which is most important during a putt - Line or Speed. According to many pundits, line is more important than speed. To make more putts or even to lag the putts closer, playing more of a break when putting is the smart mathematical thing to do! The more I…
It Is What You Leave In Golf | The Grateful Golfer
Regardless of where your ball comes to rest on the golf course it is important to think about the shot in hand and what you want your next shot to look like. This 'next shot strategy' is universal and can be applied to many sports and recreational activities. Unfortunately, like a chess match, many of…
Playing Golf The Easy Way | The Grateful Golfer
Golf is a sport that can create challenges on every swing. Or it can be so easy that you wonder why people struggle shooting low scores. Over the years, i have talked about course management, club selection, and distance control in order to play our best golf. Well, I finally found a visual aid that…
Using A Table Top To Chip A Golf Ball | The Grateful Golfer
There are many (overwhelming so) chipping techniques offered on the internet. Sifting through all the different nuances can be a challenge. I know I get overwhelmed from time to time, but I continue to seek out helpful tips for the readers at The Grateful Golfer golf blog. Today is no different. Danny Maude provides a…
Universal Golf Tip For All Course Conditions | The Grateful Golfer
Golfers play in different course conditions routinely throughout their season. Some days it is wet, cold, windy, dry, lush, and rock hard to name a few. As we try to conquer the varying conditions it is important to be able to hit different types of golf shots. Yes, this does mean we need to practice…
Fall Golf Means Less Golf | The Grateful Golfer
We are having a wondering fall this year. Unfortunate, the great weather has not translated into more golf. I am trying to fit in many life events, but will have a game or two left in the bag before it is all done. One thing I will organize is a hickory round with my friend…
Hitting the Ball Or Turf First In Your Golf Swing | The Grateful Golfer
Flipping our hands through contact is a definite no-no in golf. This statement is nothing new and many golfers understand this concept. Knowing what not to do is often as important as knowing what to properly do during our golf swing. From time to time I make poor contact with my irons (actually more often…
An Important Golf Tip That Change My Short Game | The Grateful Golfer
In my early golfing years, my focus point on chips was the pin. I felt that this was the goal, so using it as my benchmark was the correct course of action. Many years later I know that is approach to chipping was folly and I adjusted my whole game. Now that I have entered…
Having Fun Trying A Unique Hickory Golf Club | The Grateful Golfer
As my golfing world expands due to hickory sticks, I am learning how much I do not know. I am taking my lack of knowledge as an opportunity to learn new things and to embrace different experiences. Of course there is a bit of frustration along this path, but the fun and enjoyment of learning…
Day Two: 2024 Open Ontario Hickory Golf Championship | The Grateful Golfer
The second day of the 2024 Open Ontario Hickory Golf Championship was as exciting as the first. Everyone played better, except for me, shooting lower scores. Regardless of how I played, it was a great event! Everyone enjoyed themselves, friends were made, and prizes were doled out. This event has turned into a must attend…