Had an abbreviated practice session this morning, just me and my Gap Wedge at the range. Didn't get all the work in that I wanted due to an emergency at work (but the bills need to be paid).
Injury update - Taking steroids for my hip which is hurting like hell only feels better compared to the pain the steroids are causing in my stomach.
It's just pain
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Todays Round
Played an enjoyable 18 this morning with 3 old guys and scored well, short course only par 68. Scoring well and enjoyable are only adjectives we use to describe not an excuse to delve deeper into our round and still find areas that need improvement.
I know some people (myself included) scratch their heads in constant amazement every time a golfer hits a good shot and immediately finds the flaw, golf was never and will never be a game of perfect but we all strive for perfection every time we tee it up.
I scored remarkably consistently today posting a +2 on the front as well as the back, a quick glance at the total score is never an accurate barometer of we play. I hate only 3 fairways during the course of my entire round ( 3 the only word to describe that is pathetic). Long irons didn't fare much better, however the short irons ( 8 - 60 wedge) were phenomenal, and my biggest concern after basically a 3 year break from serious golfing. My hands seemed to retain the feel from 100 yards and in, which I'm totally loving. That feel carried over to the greens; no 3 putts today. ( The only acceptable putting philosophy in my humble opinion is every putt is going in).
Most people would encourage me to get to work immediately on my accuracy off the tee, i couldn't disagree more. The heart of the game is the short game ( Drive for show and putt for Dough).
This weekend will find me at the range and practice green working on the feel in my hands and gaining more confidence in my short game.
I know some people (myself included) scratch their heads in constant amazement every time a golfer hits a good shot and immediately finds the flaw, golf was never and will never be a game of perfect but we all strive for perfection every time we tee it up.
I scored remarkably consistently today posting a +2 on the front as well as the back, a quick glance at the total score is never an accurate barometer of we play. I hate only 3 fairways during the course of my entire round ( 3 the only word to describe that is pathetic). Long irons didn't fare much better, however the short irons ( 8 - 60 wedge) were phenomenal, and my biggest concern after basically a 3 year break from serious golfing. My hands seemed to retain the feel from 100 yards and in, which I'm totally loving. That feel carried over to the greens; no 3 putts today. ( The only acceptable putting philosophy in my humble opinion is every putt is going in).
Most people would encourage me to get to work immediately on my accuracy off the tee, i couldn't disagree more. The heart of the game is the short game ( Drive for show and putt for Dough).
This weekend will find me at the range and practice green working on the feel in my hands and gaining more confidence in my short game.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Merion 2013
I'm inviting anyone interested to follow along as I attempt to qualify for the 2013 US Open at Merion.
This blog will consist entirely of my personal notes as it pertains to my training, both physical (gym physical therapy mental) as well as what I'm working on to improve my game.
Basically this is going to be my notebook, the notebook of an injury plagued golfer with an obsession to play in one of the grandest tournaments in the world of golf while attempting to balance a full time job and quality family time with my wife and 2 sons.
A little about me ( the distant past is the distant past and will remain that way), I'm just a 34 year guy who has been married for 5 years this summer with the 2 greatest sons anyone could ask for ( thats all the personal info that will ever be posted here by me) work full time in the communications field (no 2 minutes are ever the same let alone any 2 days) filled with long hours and more stress created by me than there probably should be; shoot me I'm a worrier. I didn't really start playing golf until I was 18 or so when I took a summer job at the local course after my freshman year of college and was instantly hooked on the game. I worked my way up from being the kid who bar backed and cleaned up around the club house to pretty much running the pro shop and outings. Loved those days played golf every chance that I could. Living in New Jersey lets just say the golf industry isn't the ideal career if you're about to get married and want to start a family. I left the business but never the game.
If you were to ask anyone who's known for more than 5 minutes they'd easily tell you I'm one of the most injury prone individuals they have ever met ( my belief now is it's only pain). I've had both of my shoulders operated on over the past 3 years and it looks like I'm heading that way with my right hip. This are the most notable injuries but I could easily sit here writing for hours detailing my various injuries that have interupted or forced me to just stop playing for atleast a month.
The hip injury is the most troubling because it could derail this whole process but I'm going for it, the only way I won't play in an Open Qualifier in 2013 is if they strap me down and amputate my leg.
Needless to say my game is rusty and due certain personal circumstances since my most recent surgery ( November 09) my game is pretty rusty and I haven't had the time to work on my game in a fashion I deem acceptable.
That all changes tomorrow morning, I'm playing a round with 3 retired guys ( my schedule sucks it only really allows me to play with the senior citizen crowd, but it's a great way to learn patience on the course). After the round I'll return to my 'notebook' and head into the lab and get the game to where it needs to be.
Thanks to anyone who reads this if you've got anything to say any questions to ask please don't hesitate
Brian
This blog will consist entirely of my personal notes as it pertains to my training, both physical (gym physical therapy mental) as well as what I'm working on to improve my game.
Basically this is going to be my notebook, the notebook of an injury plagued golfer with an obsession to play in one of the grandest tournaments in the world of golf while attempting to balance a full time job and quality family time with my wife and 2 sons.
A little about me ( the distant past is the distant past and will remain that way), I'm just a 34 year guy who has been married for 5 years this summer with the 2 greatest sons anyone could ask for ( thats all the personal info that will ever be posted here by me) work full time in the communications field (no 2 minutes are ever the same let alone any 2 days) filled with long hours and more stress created by me than there probably should be; shoot me I'm a worrier. I didn't really start playing golf until I was 18 or so when I took a summer job at the local course after my freshman year of college and was instantly hooked on the game. I worked my way up from being the kid who bar backed and cleaned up around the club house to pretty much running the pro shop and outings. Loved those days played golf every chance that I could. Living in New Jersey lets just say the golf industry isn't the ideal career if you're about to get married and want to start a family. I left the business but never the game.
If you were to ask anyone who's known for more than 5 minutes they'd easily tell you I'm one of the most injury prone individuals they have ever met ( my belief now is it's only pain). I've had both of my shoulders operated on over the past 3 years and it looks like I'm heading that way with my right hip. This are the most notable injuries but I could easily sit here writing for hours detailing my various injuries that have interupted or forced me to just stop playing for atleast a month.
The hip injury is the most troubling because it could derail this whole process but I'm going for it, the only way I won't play in an Open Qualifier in 2013 is if they strap me down and amputate my leg.
Needless to say my game is rusty and due certain personal circumstances since my most recent surgery ( November 09) my game is pretty rusty and I haven't had the time to work on my game in a fashion I deem acceptable.
That all changes tomorrow morning, I'm playing a round with 3 retired guys ( my schedule sucks it only really allows me to play with the senior citizen crowd, but it's a great way to learn patience on the course). After the round I'll return to my 'notebook' and head into the lab and get the game to where it needs to be.
Thanks to anyone who reads this if you've got anything to say any questions to ask please don't hesitate
Brian
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