18 Holes and Counting!

Our Love Affair with Golf!

Napa Valley Country Club

Date played: September 3 and 6, 2020 I know that when I play a course that I usually rate it.  But this is going to be a little different.  I got a chance to play a couple rounds at Napa Read more…


To Fit or Not to Fit?

I have always felt that getting your golf clubs fitted is the best way to own clubs. From the very first set of clubs I bought I had some kind of fitting. There are arguments for owning a name brand Read more…


“My Favorite Golf Course”

This month my golfing partner and I celebrate our 33rd Wedding Anniversary.  Routinely we try and play a round of golf at a special course in honor of our day.  However, this year COVID-19 has certainly limited our options. So…..we chose to celebrate Read more…


“Know When To Fold ‘Em”

Today the theme song for my golf round needed to be the “Gambler” by Kenny Rodgers!  I kid you not.  It all started good.  My getting ready checklist was a go…..golf balls and tees? Check.  Golf glove and shoes?  Check.  Golf visor?  Check.  Trolley?  Check.  Water?  Check.  So we loaded up the Read more…


“Single Minded Focus”

A couple of weeks ago I watched “Free Solo” on National Geographic.  Free Solo is a documentary about rock climber Alex Honnold’s preparation to achieve his lifelong dream – scaling the 3,200-foot (900 meter) El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without Read more…


Lost Key Golf Club Review

Date Played June 3, 2020 My wife and I got a chance to play Lost Key Golf Club this week. I can tell you up front…..we will play this course again. We loved our round! There is so much to Read more…


“There’s No Place Like Home”

     “There’s no place like home”, said Judy Garland as Dorothy in the 1939 classic film, “The Wizard of Oz”.   As we continue in this crazy time of shelter in place, I find myself thinking a lot about home as it refers Read more…


“Oh The Places You’ll Go!”

One of my favorite books is Dr. Seuss’ “Oh the Places You’ll Go”.  This meaningful message about the importance of seizing new opportunities, keeping an open-mind, and trying new things can easily be applied to the game of golf.  “I’m sorry Read more…


“Practice Makes Perfect”

People believe practice makes perfect, but does it?  If you are making a tremendous amount of mistakes, all you’re doing is deeply ingraining the same mistakes.  I have been playing golf for over 20 years now, which includes practicing the game, and Read more…


“Golf – A Good Walk Spoiled?”

Golf has been defined as a good walk spoiled by many.  However, I am not sure I agree.  You see… I enjoy this game, and I really enjoy walking – so what could be a better match? I realize that sometimes walking Read more…