Slow play seems to have become a large issue on all of the Professional golf tours. Players are speaking out, announcers have opinions and even the PGA Tour seems to be talking about how to handle the situation. To repeat what I said in a previous post. Golf is a great game and most of… Continue reading Which Amateur Golfer are You?
Author: Saul Gold
2019 Rules of Golf and You
I started this post in January of this year with the intention of trying to help the average amateur golfer deal with the new rule changes. Unfortunately, I came to an impasse. Not really a writers block, but a realization of how the rules are applied or ignored my the average golfer and not sure… Continue reading 2019 Rules of Golf and You
Happy New Year- Hello 2019
Welcome 2019. It’s hard to believe another year is beginning and one has just ended. Whether 2018 was a good or bad year for you it’s now over. 2019 is a chance for a new beginning and remember, our lives are what we make of them. It is said sometimes in jest and sometimes in… Continue reading Happy New Year- Hello 2019
2018 Ryder Cup
This past weekend the United States Professional Golfers played against the European Professional Golfers for the coveted Ryder Cup. They played a golf course outside Paris, France. Advantage Europe. I’ll explain what I mean later. In truth Europe took full advantage of the set-up and handily won the Cup back from the Americans. Before I… Continue reading 2018 Ryder Cup
Your Private Practice Facility
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! All of our lives we have heard that to do anything well requires a lot of practice. We’ve heard that in school, in sports, you name it. Why should golf be any different. Some players have natural talent and pick up the game easily. However, even these players who quickly move to… Continue reading Your Private Practice Facility
The Round That Got Away
I believe it is undeniable, no matter who you are, you get on the course one day and nothing works. We’ve seen pros shoot rounds of way too many shots over par. For the amateur, it’s that round that can be 7 to 10 shots over your average. A round like that is nothing but… Continue reading The Round That Got Away
Road to Game Improvement II
As I looked to follow up on my recent blog “Road to Game Improvement I”, I realized that I should actually track my game at this point so the information and results I may relate to you will be current. So guess there will be a “Road to Game Improvement III”. I then realized that… Continue reading Road to Game Improvement II
Road to Game Improvement I
How is your game? Do you want to improve? Of course you do, everyone wants to play better golf. What is your road to improvement? Believe me it is personal to you. I can’t tell you what your road is. I can give you a list of ways I believe you can approach improvement and… Continue reading Road to Game Improvement I
Do You Watch the LPGA?
I believe, for whatever reason, most men do not watch women’s sports. They actually say that the game is not of the caliber of the mens game and not fun to watch. The usual exception is a man whose daughter or granddaughter is into sports and plays a sport. They might play baseball or softball,… Continue reading Do You Watch the LPGA?
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… Continue reading A Blog by and for Amateur Golfers