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Random Thoughts

Golf is a microcosm of life, and the way we relate to the people and the world around us in that it seems a complicated motion with lots of variable and moving parts, but when dissected, the fundamental tenets are few and relatively easy to understand.  We rarely know how or why when we’re doing [...]

The Rules of Engagement for Couple’s Golf Competitions

Ladies, I want to talk to you directly for just a moment – but make sure your husband reads this too!
Let’s just get it out in the open.  There’s a joke that floats around the clubhouse of most golf courses that says this game got its name as an acronym for the words Gentlemen Only [...]

Green Etiquette

I’ll be starting a little series of posts called “Between the Swings”. Unlike so many other sports, in Golf what you are doing when it’s not your turn to act can be as important as the rest of the game. These tips will help cover some of the common things that happen between [...]

Classic Golf Pranks

One hard and fast rule that I try to live by is that any chance to pull a good prank on a buddy should never be passed up. Fortunately, there are usually a few golden opportunities prior to teeing off. These are tried-and-true golf pranks guaranteed to get a laugh.

Golf, Naked vs. Golf Nude

I received an interesting comment to my post about “What is Golf, Naked?” from a Naturalist who seemed offended that I might suggest that people shouldn’t be golfing au naturel.
Obviously the title of the book was intended to be a bit of a joke, and frankly was a stroke of marketing genius. It’s eye-catching, [...]

Golf Naked Tip #3 – Common Misconceptions

Here’s another video tip about common misconceptions that keep people from getting into the game…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvqMK74ffVo

For Richer or For Poorer

I recently returned home from the annual PGA national convention in Orlando Florida, and by far, the hottest topic of conversation was speculation on what the impact of the recession will have to the world of golf.  In fact, the whole mood of the show this year was very businesslike and serious, almost somber – [...]

Man’s Search For Meaning (on the Golf Course)

I’ve played practically everywhere – or at least more places than most will ever have the chance.  And I’ve played with practically everyone.  Friends, family, celebrities, sports stars, hackers and low-handicaps.  It makes me wonder why the memory of some rounds still float near the top of my memory-tank, while others have slowly drifted into [...]