It's Hip To Be Square

In the late 50's, if you were not hip, the kids of the day would call you a square. Being a square meant that you were out of the loop. Not cool. When I was growing up, that is how I viewed golfers. It was not a cool sport, and only nerds played it. So the kids that played it were a bunch of squares.Now that I play the sport, all want to be is square....

Phil Mickelson Gives Us A Chip Shot Tip

I played a lot of golf over the past week on Hilton Head Island. I played pretty well averaging an 89 per round. Not my best. I want to be shooting in the mid 80's. That would put at around an eleven/twelve handicap. My goal from the start of the season is to get to a twelve on the handicap index. My buddy said that we were at a disadvantage playing...

Playing Golf On Hilton Head Island

I spent last week on vacation on Hilton Head Island. This is truly a golfers paradise. There are so many great courses to choose from. All of the courses are in great condition and the people are very friendly.I played four rounds at three different courses. I love playing new courses. If I could play a different track every day, I would be in heaven....

Going Low & Oh No!!! (The Ups & Downs Of Golf)

Going LowSteve Stricker had a record setting tournament at the John Derre Classic. On a weekend that saw Paul Goydos shoot a 59 at TPC Deere Run, Stricker defended his title giving himself a boost of confidence going into the Open Championship at St. Andrews.Stricker nearly matched Goydos' effort with a 60 in the first round. He went on to post a 66,...

Golf Is Really Hard!!!

I just finished viewing the latest episode of The Golf Fix with Michael Breed and this is what I learned. GOLF IS REALLY HARD! I mean, I already knew this, but after watching tonight, it is easy to see why so many people struggle to improve their handicap. Golf is really really hard.Breed explained how to play a variety of shots around the greens using...

Is Justin Rose The Best Player In Golf?

Well...I don't know about the best but he is certainly the hottest player on the tour right now. Justin Rose goes into the final round of the AT&T National with a four shot lead. Barring a meltdown like the one at the Travelers Championship, Rose could notch his second victory on the PGA Tour.What has impressed me the most over this stretch of...