The recent post I made about the rules of golf got me to thinking about how golfers bend the rules.  Then I saw a small article in Golf Magazine about this as well.  So it really made me think about why golfers will cheat at golf. (more…)

I am almost tired, no I am tired, of the hammering that the rules of golf are taking from the talking heads on ESPN about what happened at the PGA this past week.   Not that I disagree with all that they are saying, but they sure can beat something to death.  So now I am going to beat on this topic for a brief moment. So bear with me golf nuts. (more…)

During the recent US Open, I discussed how I thought it was enjoyable for the average golfer to watch the pros struggle against the difficulty of Pebble Beach and the way that the USGA had the course set up.  Now I am not saying that it’s fun to watch people struggle.  But I am saying that for the average golfer to see professional golfers struggle to shoot par during an entire tournament does make us feel better.  We realize that the game can humble even the best of the best. (more…)

As I watch the US Open golf tournament, I am reminded that golf can be a humbling game, even for the best golfers in the world.  And I’ve talked to a fair number of amateur golfers this week who have all agreed on one key point about the US Open:  They all really enjoy watching the pros look a little bit more like the rest of us. (more…)

After he won the Masters in April, I had a lot more respect for Phil Mickelson.  He seemed to be continuing on a great path as a golfer and seemed ready to take a bigger spot in the world of golf, especially with Tiger on the sidelines.  Now he has missed the cut at Colonial and, to me, this raises the question “Is Phil ready to take and hold the #1 ranking in the world of golf?” (more…)

It’s Saturday afternoon and I am watching The Masters third round on TV.  Got my yard work in, a little chipping and putting time in and then came in to see who was going to make their move today.  And there are moves all over.  What a Saturday round in Augusta! (more…)

I got a couple of questions recently from golfers who have difficulty hitting their long irons.  And I can definitely relate to that.  So I am very interested in hearing from you mid to high handicappers out there on what you do about your long irons.  Please email me at thegolfnut@the-golf-nut.com.   And in the meantime I have a few tips to help you if you are going to try and use those difficult sticks. (more…)

I just read about this young golfer out of the University of Oregon who is playing the tour this year after earning his card.  So far, in 2010, he is six for six in cuts made and looks like he is a sure thing to make it full time on the pro golf circuit. Alex Prugh is his name and I liked what I read about him. (more…)

Hello Golf Nut’s. I have held off writing anything for a while after Tiger’s press conference.  I don’t want to spend a lot of time writing about Tiger this year.  But I did want to get my thoughts out there one time. So here goes. (more…)

As we end 2009 and look forward to the 2010 golf season, I thought I’d take a few moments to reflect on some things that I hope to see this coming year. (more…)

I am serious, I am not going to write about this Tiger Woods situation.  But the situation got me to thinking about role models and our sports “heroes”.   A group was discussing this situation that I am not going to write about and during the conversation someone made a comment to the effect “Where have all the good guys gone?”  This got me to thinking back to my youth and wondering the same thing. (more…)

It’s getting to be that time of year where we don’t get to play as much golf as we would like.  And for some of you, depending on where you live, the golf courses close completely until the spring.  I’m thankful I live in the sunny Southern United States where we do get to play year round, although not every day or week.  But I was asked recently about off season programs and plans.  So I thought I would share a few thoughts on this. (more…)

Dear Golf Nut.  I am having a problem making consistent solid contact with the golf ball.  I’ve had a couple of friends look at my swing and they don’t see anything that they can point to as to why I am having this problem.  Any thoughts on what may be causing this? (more…)