play better golf

I got started with golf about a year ago. I remember the first time i played it felt impossible to even HIT the ball. But after many constantly practicing at the driving range i was able to get the hang of things. Going with friends who play and watching the pros play on TV have helped me to the point where the days of missing the ball are gone. I’ve played a couple rounds of golf at actual golf courses which have helped as well with my development. Now my goal is to improve my overall game where i can hit the ball farther off the tee and to improve my putting game.

I bought a new driver this year. What a difference! Adds 25-40 yards on the drives. Yes, I am playing better golf!

I’ve been working 3 times a week on my chipping at the driving range. It seems to be paying off already. Several times I chipped to within 2 feet of the hole! I used to skull the ball with my sand wedge and was afraid to use it.

I guess this a lifetime pursuit, but I really hit straighter and scored better last year and this past winter trip. Time for more goals :-)

I’ve been playing more golf this summer than ever before. I’m still terrible, but i’m addicted to it and want to get better. It is also a critical piece of my cross-training, active lifestyle plan. I do wonder what I’ll do when winter sets in here in New England. We played the “free” practice holes today. It was nice to have no pressure of time/holes/players in the rear.

Played ok but now I have problem with short irons. Stating to shank.

Hit Swannanoa with Dana again a couple weeks ago and played better, now I can feel that I’m getting hooked. 3 weeks in Cali for work/play and I seriously considered dragging the clubs but in the end left them behind. BUT, playing w/ Dana and the weather/course at Swannanoa are definitely on the schedule for the week of august 6-10 when I’ll have my nephew in daycamp in c’ville as long as her schedule is clear! I love golf more each summer!

I also played 18 holes w/ my friend Josh and his best friend Stewart. They are both 16 y/o so it was a hilarious afternoon of me trying to keep up with their teenage sense of humor. i enjoyed their company and the golf!

Need to work on putting, chipping and wedges. I suck!

since i’ve been back (may 21st), i’ve:
1. been to the driving range with my nephew once
2. walked the local 9 hole par 3 w/ my nephew and we played pretty well.
3. played 18 with Dana up at Swannanoa.

This is going on my priority list more for the fun and exercise.

Besides, I may play golf, but I’ll never play BETTER golf.

Second time out this season and the best round in recent memory! I hope to shoot bogey golf (9 over for 9 holes or 18 over for 18 holes) and rarely succeed. I shot 8 over par for 9 holes so it was a good day.