Went to CGCC with Vess while my Lexus had its wheels changed and had lunch. After grabbing a great clam chowder and prime rib sandwich, we headed to the golf course and played 9 holes. I scored a 63 and Vess got a 67. 9,865 remain. Random stat: Hit the greatest bounce off a tree that was out of bounce that then hit the concrete and then bounced right into the middle of the fairway.  Continue Reading …

Rus and I played 18 holes together at CGCC after I had brunch with Sam there as well. We tied at 65 on the first 9 holes, but I won by 1 stroke at 62-63 on the last 9 holes. 9,867 remain. Random stat: I learned how to increase my aim and percentage of balls hit in the air with a 3 wood by using a technique from a fellow member that joined us on the last 9 holes. He said the bottom of my club should aim at the ball when I lift the club, and the path of my ball will follow the direction of my swing afterwards. This is a technique from Kevin Hogan called Swing Play written about in a book that he wrote, which I should read.  Continue Reading …

I went to CGCC with Hunter for socializing. The golf course was closed for a tournament. I also had dinner with Sam Matheson, who is a scratch player that is moving into my house. He’s been playing golf since he was just a few months old and he will be providing me with tips on how to optimize a workout for golf and how to be a better player. He has experience winning a country club tournament that gave him the ability to play in the PGA Tour of Australia.  Continue Reading …

I played Porter Valley for 18 holes today with Greg. We started on the driving range and putting range. Our play was very casual and we worked on various repeat strokes so we didn’t keep score. 9,871 remain. Random stat: Today was the first round of 18 holes I didn’t keep score.  Continue Reading …

Got a 56 on the last 9 holes of CGCC today with Eric. 9,874 remain. Random stat: Made a 40 foot put!  Continue Reading …

Played the first 9 holes at CGCC today with my buddy, Eric. Aftwerwards, I relaxed at home with my friends and wife. Then, I went to the Taylormade Experience Golf Course and played 9 holes. It is an executive golf course. I shot a 40, which is 13 over par because all 9 holes were played on a par 3. 9,876 remain. Random stat: Shot my best first 9 holes at CGCC with a 51, including hitting par 2x, bogie 2x, and double bogie 2x.  Continue Reading …

Today, I took time to recover my body, relax with my friends and wife, and a short social visit to CGCC.  Continue Reading …

While my friends, Dale and Mary Lou, went to the gym at CGCC, I spent an hour on the driving range. 9,880 remain. Random stat: I'm driving 150-250 yards, but I need to work on improving consistency and accuracy.  Continue Reading …

Went to CGCC with my friends, Dale and Mary Lou, and while they were at the gym, I went to the driving range and putting green. Also, I practices some chips. Afterwards, he had lunch at the clubhouse and then played the 10th hole with a quick drive around on the back 9 on a golf course. Then, back to the driving range. 9,881 remain. Random stat: I'm getting consistent at hitting the 3 wood strong and in the air.  Continue Reading …

I'm sick today so I will not be playing golf; however, I will be readying the USGA's book, Rules of Golf.  Continue Reading …