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A Blog by and for Amateur Golfers

A Blog by and for Amateur Golfers

I have been asked why I started this website.  The answer, like everything in life, is not necessarily simple.  I love golf.  My wife calls it an obsession.  Obviously, she is not into golf.  At this time in my life I play golf on average 3 times a week.  I also watch golf on television and on Fridays I watch golf after playing golf.  All that being said, it is easy to become inundated with golf equipment ads, on-line lessons,…

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A Tale of Two Nines Part II

A Tale of Two Nines Part II

Why do we play the way we do?  I’m speaking to most Amateurs. When I wrote the original post, I never envisioned a Part II.  However, after playing golf today, one of my Partners, Brian, said ‘why did you ever write that post about the two nines’.  He was referring more to the bad holes, bad swings, bad chips and bad putts that creep into our game. Some of us have been playing golf longer than others, but we all…

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Golf – A Tale of Two Nines

Golf – A Tale of Two Nines

Welcome to the ultimate in Frustration. How can I play so well but only for about nine of the eighteen holes?  What does it take to play a full round, eighteen holes, without stupid mistakes?  Without lapses in concentration, missing or wrong swing thoughts.  The dreaded topped fairway wood.  The fat iron shot.  The bladed wedge.  Why? I’m sure you all know what I mean.  I’m sure it happens to you or has happened to you in the past.  Let’s…

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Define Stymie

Define Stymie

The other day while playing golf, my ball was sitting on the green when one of my foursome buddies chipped his ball onto the green and it landed behind mine.  In other words, my ball was between his and the hole.  For some reason I said Stymie instead of my normal you can show me the way.  I got ready to mark my ball and asked him where he wanted my mark.  He asked what’s the meaning of Stymie.  I told…

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Why are the Golf Gods so Fickle?

Why are the Golf Gods so Fickle?

  I hope I don’t offend the Golf God’s with this post.  I truly believe it’s the Indian not the arrow that controls what happens.  However, there is a certain amount of luck needed on the golf course.  I think it was Gary Player who said “The more I practice, the luckier I get.”  A very true statement, because the more you practice, the better you get.  The more you play, the better you get.  The more consistent you get. …

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There’s More to Life than Golf

There’s More to Life than Golf

I thought I would write something a little different that you would hopefully find interesting.  I love to play golf and watch golf but that is not my only enjoyment in life and it shouldn’t be yours.   Yesterday my wife had a dental appointment which, for most people, is never fun. However, for my wife it’s down right frightening.   Our dentist is a good personal friend and fully aware that my wife is the worst patient she will face.  The office is…

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Welcome to I’m an Amateur Golfer

Welcome to I’m an Amateur Golfer

Hi, I’m starting this blog because I want to help all amateurs really enjoy the game.  Golf should be and can be fun, even if it is hard.  I have a good friend who says golf is the hardest game he has ever played.  He doesn’t play much.  I however, am now a Senior Golfer and playing the best golf of my life.  I love the game of golf and have a lot of opinions and ideas about playing which…

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