We recently decided to take a three-hour trek across the state to experience the Sea Best Invitational, at TPC at Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley Course), in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, and more specifically, to watch Ricky Castillo (freshman at the University of Florida) play in a collegiate event. The Sea Best Invitational is a Division I Collegiate Golf Tournament that included the following teams: Texas A&M (12th)*, Florida (37th), Liberty (35th), North Carolina (13th), North Florida (31st), NC ... continue reading...
The World Handicap System (WHS)
Recently, painstakingly, I assembled a three-part series on the USGA’s Handicap System (“The Handicap System: Fundamentals & Concepts”, “The Handicap System, Part 2: The Math”, “Handicap System, Part 3: Specific Course Details”). I can only assume a very small percentage of our followers, painstakingly, trudged through the three-part series, searching for a chuckle, with none to be found! The reason I tackled the assignment had more to do with my lack of knowledge on the subject, never ... continue reading...
Swing Thoughts Revisited
“I found myself completely paralyzed over the ball, unable to pull the trigger, having countless swing thoughts meandering through my noggin, all fighting for priority status” (“A Year in Review”) describing my psychological/physical state during the past six months. I have heard the saying “knowledge is power” countless times through the years. Being cerebrally challenged, more knowledge has typically caused more confusion than clarity! As mentioned in numerous posts, after decades of ... continue reading...
A Year In Review
Having retired roughly a year ago, I thought it would be therapeutic to review my first year in Florida as a retiree. Employment: Truth be told, I do not miss the work; the responsibilities or the commitment. I do not miss chasing the numbers, needing to continually increase revenues, continually control expenses and continually increase the bottom line. If there was ever a time I thought I was somewhat relevant in the workplace, retirement dispelled the ... continue reading...
Things That Make Me Smile
Pulling into the parking lot of a golf course An interesting driving range A far left stall position on the driving range with a pyramid of pristine range balls Straight line divot patterns on the driving range An encouraging driving range session Crack of dawn tee time Playing anywhere with John, Dave and Joe A vacant 1st tee box Getting a green light from a frost delay Carrying my bag Hitting the fairway on the 1st hole Looking backwards for footprints after an early ... continue reading...
Blades Down – Atta Boy
As a manager during my professional years, it took me longer than it should have to recognize that many of my colleagues came to work each and every day, laden with burdens that impacted their ability to perform at optimum levels. As I gradually began to understand the dynamics, I was personally embarrassed; having never really given it much thought, assuming everyone’s life was just as fabulous as mine! Better late than never, I am hopeful I became more sensitive and empathetic to ... continue reading...
The Troubles
Early on in life, our mother impressed upon her children the importance of being clean, tidy and dressed appropriately for all situations. Shined shoes, pressed shirts/pants and the occasional double Windsor were the order of the day. Her guidance/direction/actions extended to all aspects of our existence including such disciplines as the daily vacuuming of our carpets, ironed bed sheets, routinely practicing manners at the dinner table, never, and I mean never, touching the woodwork and the ... continue reading...
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