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“Golf and Friendships”

My golf partner and I are pretty social people (he definitely more than me), which is why we enjoy golf so much – because GOLF IS A SOCIAL SPORT! Like most of us, I have friends from all walks of Read more…


“Golf Adventures”

Since first starting to play golf, I have always looked at it as an adventure.  My playing partner and I have experienced some fabulous adventures in golf.  One of our golfing adventures had us attending the Women’s Lexus cup in Singapore.  There Read more…


“TGIF”

Today is Friday – TGIF Baby! Before I retired, Fridays used to mean the beginning of the weekend, which meant a golf day was coming! But now – every day has become Friday – which means it’s a great day Read more…


“Are Common Courtesies Going Away?”

I admit, I don’t watch a lot of golf on TV, but I do watch the Masters and this year was no exception.  The Masters Tournament is one of the four major championships in professional golf. Scheduled for the first full Read more…


“Golf Habits”

I recently read the book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear.  In his book, Mr. Clear reveals exactly how minuscule changes can grow into positive changes.  Basically, atomic habits are the small things we do daily that determine whether we succeed or not.  It Read more…


“Golf – A Fair Weather Game”

I consider myself pretty much a “fair weather” golfer.  I am not comfortable playing in the rain and I am certainly not a fan of playing in the cold.  (Cold being anything below 72 degrees!)  As we have recently seen in the news Read more…


“Keep Calm and Golf On”

Greetings from 18 Holes and Counting.  As I sit here thinking of a topic to write about for my Reads from the Reds article on our blog, the only thing that comes to mind is the recent election. It’s everywhere – Read more…


“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…


“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…