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“2021 Golf New Year’s Resolutions”

Against all odds and the “out of the ordinary” circumstances, 2020 is FINALLY behind us!! The gifts have been opened, the holiday roasts carved and the cookies consumed – it’s mid January and the New Year is in full swing.  While Read more…


“Thankful for Golf!”

In a season of uncertainty and getting adjusted to life during the COVID-19 pandemic, for me, golf is a game that inspires gratitude.  To do this I have tried to focus more on the positive aspects of this year and have tried Read more…


“Putt-Putt vs. Mini-Golf”

We were recently in Elkhart, Indiana for a few days waiting on some repairs of our “Dee” Luxe Toy Hauler and wanted to play a round of golf.  Due to our time constraints we didn’t have enough time to get in Read more…


“Give A Hoot, Don’t Pollute”

Golf is a beautiful sport no matter where you go.  My travels have enabled me to uncover some of the sport’s hidden gems for sure.  The golf courses I have played range from windswept peninsulas off the coast of Ireland and Hawaii, Read more…


“My Favorite Golf Course”

This month my golfing partner and I celebrate our 33rd Wedding Anniversary.  Routinely we try and play a round of golf at a special course in honor of our day.  However, this year COVID-19 has certainly limited our options. So…..we chose to celebrate Read more…


“Know When To Fold ‘Em”

Today the theme song for my golf round needed to be the “Gambler” by Kenny Rodgers!  I kid you not.  It all started good.  My getting ready checklist was a go…..golf balls and tees? Check.  Golf glove and shoes?  Check.  Golf visor?  Check.  Trolley?  Check.  Water?  Check.  So we loaded up the Read more…


“Single Minded Focus”

A couple of weeks ago I watched “Free Solo” on National Geographic.  Free Solo is a documentary about rock climber Alex Honnold’s preparation to achieve his lifelong dream – scaling the 3,200-foot (900 meter) El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without Read more…


“There’s No Place Like Home”

     “There’s no place like home”, said Judy Garland as Dorothy in the 1939 classic film, “The Wizard of Oz”.   As we continue in this crazy time of shelter in place, I find myself thinking a lot about home as it refers Read more…


“Oh The Places You’ll Go!”

One of my favorite books is Dr. Seuss’ “Oh the Places You’ll Go”.  This meaningful message about the importance of seizing new opportunities, keeping an open-mind, and trying new things can easily be applied to the game of golf.  “I’m sorry Read more…


“Practice Makes Perfect”

People believe practice makes perfect, but does it?  If you are making a tremendous amount of mistakes, all you’re doing is deeply ingraining the same mistakes.  I have been playing golf for over 20 years now, which includes practicing the game, and Read more…