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GIR Is The Key To Lowering Your Score, Not FH As One Might Think

Ahhh, acronyms…the world is full of them and more so now than ever before.  There’s twitter and tweeting,  instant messaging and texting. People are even doing it in emails…LOL! Gone are the days of the instantly recognizable and mostly universal … Continue reading

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The Randomness of Golf

Have you ever wondered why, after seven or eight successful tee shots, the ninth one duck hooks into the woods? It didn’t seem as though you did anything differently. Your set up was the same, your pre-shot routine was the … Continue reading

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Makin a Bee Line for the Club House

As I arrived at the ninth green during a playing lesson, I glanced up in the tree near the cart path and buzzing overhead were the occupants of this amazing hive. I had to stop and get a picture…THEN I … Continue reading

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What is Your Bell Curve For Golf?

What is YOUR Bell Curve For Golf? I thought I would build on, or rather continue the theme of the 80/20 rule from last week and talk about numbers as they relate to scoring. Therefore, I will pose a question. … Continue reading

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Do You Use the 80/20 Rule?

What inspired this particular post was the U.S. Women’s Open final round. Na Yeon Choi had a triple bogie on the 10th hole. She hit her tee shot left into a hazard. After many minutes of discussion, viewing as many … Continue reading

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Storm Rolling In

Storm Rolling In

Late afternoon golf in New England can offer some spectacular sights. Here is the threatening thunderstorm that ultimately skirted east. The color contrast is quite beautiful.

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Nothing Happens Overnight

Congratulations to Brittany Lang who won her first LPGA Tour event last week at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic in Ontario Canada. She did it in a nail biter of  a playoff that lasted  3 holes. It was the first … Continue reading

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Ferncroft Country Club leads the Way with Zero Food Waste Initiative!

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I’m very proud to be associated with a club that is environmentally aware. Bokashi, is a very cool composting method that is quick and easy, providing our chef with fantastic nutrient rich organic matter he easily adds to his herb garden!

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Scorecard ~ Friend or Foe?

Throughout my golfing career, whether while playing on the mini-tour or teaching amateur golfers of all skill levels, I have found that the SCORECARD seems to loom over golfers everywhere.  I think if we change how we view this seemingly … Continue reading

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The Fatigue Factor During Play

Do you ever play a round of golf where the wheels seem to start falling off around the 14th or 15th hole? Are you starting to hit shots  thin AND heavy? Is your direction off?  Distance shrinking?  You start to … Continue reading

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