What should you be doing NOW to prepare for your 2016 golf season?
We, apparently, hit a nerve when we posted our first article, "2016 Golf Season Preparation". It was, honestly, a way to reach out to the general golf community, but, as most of you probably recognized, it was an introduction to how our passion is to G.O.L.F.
In light of that, we'll separate the two and those of you who would like to read a bit more of our inspirational stuff within the world of golf can do so......
We, apparently, hit a nerve when we posted our first article, "2016 Golf Season Preparation". It was, honestly, a way to reach out to the general golf community, but, as most of you probably recognized, it was an introduction to how our passion is to G.O.L.F.
In light of that, we'll separate the two and those of you who would like to read a bit more of our inspirational stuff within the world of golf can do so......
So, here we go on the 'golf' side of the 2016 golf season preparation;
The first question each golfer must ask himself/herself, in my opinion, before starting off on a grandiose golf preparation plan for the next season is;
"What am I trying to to accomplish?"
Golf is one of those games that takes alot of preparation through all aspects of this complex game, so, it is very important to be honest with oneself before setting off on some very lofty goal. Therefore, it is important to be realistic with yourself about your current state of play and what you want to accomplish as you work to improve. Here are the questions I ask after the first one....
1. Do you want to break par?
2. Do you want to be an 80's shooter?
3. Do you just not want to embarrass yourself in 2016?
The answer to these questions is critical because the magnitude of your instruction and practice evolves from the answer that you give. Let's look at question #3 first......
Do you just not want to embarrass yourself in 2016? Golf is an embarrassing game! It seems that the appreciation we get from continuing to play the game outweighs the numerous times we embarrass ourselves, so, if we want to reduce the number of embarrassing moments on the golf course so that it will be more enjoyable, then we can. How are we most embarrassed?
The first question each golfer must ask himself/herself, in my opinion, before starting off on a grandiose golf preparation plan for the next season is;
"What am I trying to to accomplish?"
Golf is one of those games that takes alot of preparation through all aspects of this complex game, so, it is very important to be honest with oneself before setting off on some very lofty goal. Therefore, it is important to be realistic with yourself about your current state of play and what you want to accomplish as you work to improve. Here are the questions I ask after the first one....
1. Do you want to break par?
2. Do you want to be an 80's shooter?
3. Do you just not want to embarrass yourself in 2016?
The answer to these questions is critical because the magnitude of your instruction and practice evolves from the answer that you give. Let's look at question #3 first......
Do you just not want to embarrass yourself in 2016? Golf is an embarrassing game! It seems that the appreciation we get from continuing to play the game outweighs the numerous times we embarrass ourselves, so, if we want to reduce the number of embarrassing moments on the golf course so that it will be more enjoyable, then we can. How are we most embarrassed?
1. By your clubs. I recently played with a wonderful older gentleman who pulled out his golf clubs (wooden heads & rusty irons) in a bag that matched the age of the clubs. He, personally, had no clue to the age and embarrassing situation he had placed himself (and honestly, I could care less, but noticed it right away). If you wanna not show up with the circa 1940's clubs your great grand dad played with, you might want to update your set, or, at a minimum, borrow your Dad's or your neighbor's clubs. Ha!!
2. By your clothes. Yup, the latest trend in golf apparel is..... athletic. That's right, just a few years ago, pre-Tiger, golf was not considered an athletic endeavor, but, it is now. Take a good look at the majority of PGA pros and you will see "flat-bellies" everywhere. And they fit in the athletic clothes because, duh, they are fit. So, for you, find clothes that are somewhat modern, fit your physique, but have a semblance of athletic. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Oakley are the latest trends. So, get some of your gear from these guys.
3. By not having a clue about the game, it's rules, it's traditions, it's parlance and the courtesies. The game has a long history, starting with the actual name of the game; "Goff" that became golf which was played in shepherds fields in Scotland or England. There's a bit of a dispute over that. The rules are staid and meticulous, but, honestly, most golfers don't follow them let alone know them. To say to a seasoned golfer; "Nice hit!" could have a response of "Are we playin' a bit a baseball here." So the parlance in golf is "Nice shot!" So it's good to find out the difference, and, no "You da man!!!" is not normally regarded as a courtesy on the links (get that; "links", not "field"). There are waayyyy too many things to discuss here, so you're gonna hafta find a good book about this part of the game.
4. Your terrible drive, shanked iron shot, flubbed chip and missed one foot putt. Now we're gettin' into the actual engagement in the game, so we'll hafta close out this post and continue in the next to get at the embarrassment we can get from our actually playing the game. Gonna get there, honest!!
Thanks
In Him
Bill
Thanks
In Him
Bill
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