Category Archives: Sports

Stop the Shank Shot

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I love golf because there is always room for improvement in my game to say the least. Actually, I view it as an adventure when things go wrong and you have to find your way back. For example, I recently went off the rails and started shanking short chips to the green. I just could not seem to stop it as I was mentally challenged to find a solution. Looking over several online lessons, I discovered that I was standing way too close to the ball and was hitting the ball off the hosel rather than the face of the club. After some practice, moving my hands further away from my body, gone was the shank! I want to share this Golf Academy video about the shank, because it approached it a little differently. The most feared shot in golf…as the video mentions. So, if you get the shanks like I do, here’s some relief of mind that it can be fixed. Happy golfing from this average golfer!

https://www.golfchannel.com/video/how-stop-hitting-shank-shots

Replacing Your Garmin Golf GPS

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Several years ago I received my first Garmin GPS for golfing as a gift. It was a S1 basic GPS but I used it for many years and  it performed well for my needs.  However, the S1 did have a flaw in that the band and housing were all one piece and you couldn’t replace the band.  After several years of use, the band started to crack near the housing and eventually let in moisture which ruined the GPS and it was no longer functional. At that point I had become used to using it and I headed off to my local sporting goods store to look at purchasing a new Garmin GPS. While I was browsing and looking, I started talking to the sales person and was explaining the reason that I was in search of a new GPS.  He mentioned that before I purchase a new one, maybe I should call Garmin as they tend to stand by their products quite well. Taking his advice, I went back home and indeed called Garmin and explained the situation to them. The sales person was right, they aim to please and want to stand behind their products. My Garmin was seven years old but I had registered it and they had record of my ownership.  After discussing several options, they agreed to replace my current Garmin with an upgraded S6 which was loaded with many more features.  The S-6  would be a refurbished housing with completely new insides and they were willing to give it to me for $75 and it normally retails for over $300.  All I had to do was return my damaged and worn out GPS and they would send me the new one which they did promptly.  I have been using the new GPS for well over a year now and it functions great and the added features are also really super.  So, before you run out and replace that damaged or worn out Garmin you may want to give them a call and have a discussion. I was more than pleased and I will probably always stick with a  Garmin GPS as a result. Happy golfing from this average golfer⛳️🇺🇸

 

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Garmin S6

 

 

Some of the New PGA Rules for 2019

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Each year the PGA puts out a new set of rules for the upcoming year. Below are a few of the new rules that apply around the green. Of these new rules, I find the most interesting are those dealing with not having to remove the flagpole to putt.  It should be interesting to see how golfers decide to take advantage of these new rules.

No more penalty for accidentally moving a ball on the green

You are still penalized, however, if it is “virtually certain” you caused it to move on purpose.

You can putt with the flagstick in

Not only has the penalty for putting to an unattended flag been eliminated, you can go at it without having it removed at all.

You can repair all the damn spike marks your heart desires

As well as repair animal or other damage on the green.

Another penalty removed: touching the line of the putt

However, caddies are not allowed to stand behind or serve as an extension of the line.

Happy golfing from this average golfer!⛳️🏌️🏌️‍♀️

Visit Pinehurst Golf Academy 

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We are having an absolutely spectacular February here in Pinehurst and one for the books as far as the weather goes. I follow Pinehurst Resort and Golf Club because they have a lot happening throughout the year to talk about. I just had to share this post for their golf academy as it made me laugh and we can all use a good laugh from time to time…happy golfing from this average golfer!

http://www.pinehurst.com/news/this-little-guy-might-need-a-visit-to-the-pinehurst-golf-academy/

The 40 Yard Pitch Shot

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This average golfer is always looking for ways to improve his game when he isn’t out on the links. We all face that “in between” 40 yard pitch shot at some time during our round of golf. Here is a nice video from the Golf Channel that will help your confidence in making that shot. The weather here in Pinehurst is great and I will be writing about some of our many courses we have here as the winter golf season gets into full swing. Happy golfing from this average golfer!

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/mastering-40-yard-pitch-shot/?cid=twitter-gca-v-mastering-40-yard-pitch-shot-020316

The Sidesaddle Putt

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Lately I have been hearing a lot about bringing back the sidesattle putt from various golf sites and I found this video from Pinehurst. Interesting and it might be fun to give it a try next time you are out on a putting green and have some time to kill. I know I’m going to give it a try just to see how it feels if for no other reason. Happy golfing from this average golfer!🏌

http://www.pinehurst.com/news/should-you-putt-sidesaddle-maybe-if-you-pass-this-test/

Hip Drill for Your Golf Swing

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Snow flurries are in the air here in the north, but in a little over a week I plan on being back out on the links in Pinehurst. I’m blessed to be able to spend my winters where I can play golf and prior to getting back out on the course, it’s always nice to find some new drills that will get the game rolling good when I return. Each week, I try and find one thing that will help my game, then practice it so hopefully it will be routine going forward. Here’s an interesting drill from the Golf Channel Academy that helps to keep your hips from moving forward too soon. Happy golfing from this average golfer!

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/greens-connect-ground-drill/?cid=facebook-gca-v-greens-connect-ground-drill-120916

Avoiding the Chunk Shot

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I love watching golf videos to improve my game while I anxiously await my return to Pinehurst for winter golf. As an average golfer, I dread the chunk shot. How many times have you had that great drive, great second shot near the green thinking you were in line to get that par, only to have that dereaded chunk shot to the flag which then takes you totally out of rhythm for the hole? Well, it has happened to me many more times than I like to remember. Here’s a nice video from the Golf Channel Academy that I found to be very interesting. After seeing this lesson, I will have to rethink which club to use around the green. Happy golfing from this average golfer!

https://mobile.twitter.com/GCA/status/805822797712764928/video/1