G.McKenna Golf Haiku
Gigantic driver Fuels my testosterone dreams Three-hundred yard drive.
Gotta get a grip On this game that has gripped me Before it gives me the grippe.
My ball is engulfed By autumn’s crimson bounty Perils of fall golf.
Chipmunk takes cover Knows the stone wall may save him From my wicked slice.
Smashed it off the tee. But why did my second shot Only go ten yards?
Three-foot downhill putt Just keeps going and going. Now six feet back up.
Winter rules beckon Even in the August heat. Don’t heed that siren’s call.
Splashdown in the pond A chorus of croaks erupts Laughter of the frogs.
Snack bar girl so cute Even though I’m not hungry Gimme another hotdog.
Kerplunk. Rattle. Plop. Sweet euphony on the green. Sunk another putt.
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Fix Ball Marks
One of golf etiquette principles is to fix ball marks on the greens. Not only yours but others near where you are standing. You want to help the greens stay in good shape and be smooth for others and yourself to … Continue reading
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Golf in Ecuador
This is a follow up to a previous blog I published. When I was in Ecuador during the summer I played in the best course Ecuador has: Arrayanes Country Club. It is run by Guillermo Gonzalez, who has brought a … Continue reading
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Golf in Ecuador
I had the opportunity to play golf in Ecuador in July. I did it at Club Arrayanes located in one of the pretty valleys surrounding Quito, Ecuador’s capital. What a beautiful experience. It is like playing with the Incas’ Gods. … Continue reading
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Strike, stroke but don’t flail
I was playing with a friend last week and got some good advice from him: Do not FLAIL at the ball, it is good to strike it, stroke it and meet it but trying to flail at it will not … Continue reading
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How to hit fades and draws
Many times we need to hit shots that travel left to right (fade) or right to left (draw). These ball flights are very useful in dog legs or when you want to go around hazards. There are several ways to … Continue reading
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Arms extended at address for maximum club head speed
It is important that your arms are extended although not locked at address. This will allow the club head to travel in the longest possible arc and thus achieve the maximum club head speed. Speed equals distance. The club needs … Continue reading
Length of the Back Swing
The important thing about the backswing is the torque you generate in the upper body. You need to feel tightness in the torso while keeping you lower body relatively stable. If your shoulders rotate 90 degrees, your hips rotate 45 … Continue reading
Basic Pitch Shot
When you are close to the green but not too close to chip, you pitch. Use the sand wedge, open the club face a little, set the ball forward in stance and slide the club underneath the ball. This is … Continue reading
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Tendonitis in the wrist
The tendons in the wrist are vulnerable to injury due to over-practise or improper use. Professional golfers develop tendonitis when playing too much and not allowing the wrists to have enough rest, while inexperienced players are more likely to suffer tendonitis through bad technique … Continue reading
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Crisp contact by hitting down of the ball
Definitely the most important part of the golf swing is the impact. The backswing, turning of the shoulders, unwinding, and all the other parts of the swing are enablers to a good impact. Hitting down on the ball is key … Continue reading
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