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Conditions were a bit chilly with some light spitting rain early on, though it cleared up as the round went on. Driver was a relative bright spot — hitting it pretty well and mostly straight. Had a couple of pushes to the right but nothing dramatic, no big slice to speak of. Chipping felt decent … Read more
Tonight’s Tuesday session wasn’t as strong as the last one — some good contact mixed in with some really tough strikes and lots of pushes to the right and a few shanks which come to — The main takeaway: turn the hips through the ball. That has to be the focus. Seems to fix most … Read more
Weekend of April 25th Over the weekend I focused on the drills Chris assigned in my last lesson — primarily the feet-together drill, body turn, and making sure I’m coming down with my wrists rather than casting. Overall it went pretty well. I also got some playing time in on the garage simulator: nine holes … Read more
If you’re trying to improve your golf game without spending hundreds on lessons, YouTube might be the most powerful tool available today. But here’s the problem… Most golfers watch too many random tips and end up more confused than when they started. This guide cuts through the noise and shows you the best YouTube golf … Read more
Doubts on the Fairway I’ll be honest with you — I’m having some serious doubts about my golf game lately. At 59 years old, I find myself staring down a question I’m almost afraid to answer: am I fooling myself by thinking I can actually get better at this game? Is taking lessons at my … Read more
Taking My Lessons to the Virtual Course April 22, 2025 With Red Hawk Ridge on the original agenda, Lucas and I had to pivot yesterday when the forecast came in looking less than ideal — winds of 15–20 mph with gusts up to 35. That’s a tough sell for a round in Castle Rock, so … Read more
Lesson #1 – April 21 Today marked the start of something I’ve really needed to do for a while — I officially began taking golf lessons. After years of playing and picking up habits along the way, both good and bad, I decided it was time to get some real instruction and build a more … Read more
18-Hole Scramble – April 18 | Battlement Mesa Golf Club Parachute CO I played an 18-hole scramble at Battlement Mesa Golf Club near Grand Junction, in Parachute, Colorado. While a scramble doesn’t really “count” the same way as a standard round, it was still worth documenting. Our group was a fun mix: my son Jake, … Read more
Wednesday Night Round at South Suburban: A Round of Highs, Lows, and Plenty to Work On I played onWednesday night at South Suburban Golf Course, and it turned into one of those rounds that perfectly sums up where my game is right now—flashes of good, mixed with some pretty frustrating mistakes. The Good Let’s start … Read more
Rangefinder vs. GPS Watch: Which Is Better for Golf Distance? When it comes to dialing in distances on the golf course, most amateurs eventually land in one of two camps: laser rangefinder users or GPS watch loyalists. Both tools aim to solve the same problem—knowing how far you are from your target—but they go about … Read more