Today, I headed out to the golf range with high hopes of improving my swing. Armed with a OGIO golf bag, and a beautiful set of new-hand-me-down men’s Callaway clubs (yes it’s a nice set I don’t care that they are technically the men’s set), I selected the six iron, and began warming up. The 6 iron was hitting the ball quite well. Confidence building! Sooooo, I felt the Three wood was ready to take on a challenge.
I teed up the ball and took my swing, something magical happened. The ball soared through the air, gliding to a spot farther than ever before. It was a moment of pure satisfaction, a shot that hit very near where aimed. I couldn’t help but feel a surge of improvement. I went on to test the Driver as well, it was not performing well today. There is more work to be done.
So after a hundred or so ball strikes, hits and misses I decided to work with the putter, it let me down the week before at Preakness. The putting green was small and unremarkable, but that didn’t deter me. With each stroke, I carefully lined up my shot, focusing on length, technique and precision. To my surprise, my efforts paid off. Putt after putt found its way near or in the hole, so a week break from the putter, gave it some perspective 😂.
Of course, I am verrrry aware that there is always room for improvement. I welcome anyone who wants to analyze and critique my swing. After all, practice makes progress, not perfection. Golf is a game of continuous learning, and every opportunity to refine my skills is invaluable.
So, as I wrap up my day on the golf range, I am content. I’ve had the chance to practice, to challenge myself, and to witness the positive results of my efforts. Whether it’s the satisfaction of a well-struck Three wood or the satisfaction of sinking a putt on a less-than-ideal green, I’ve embraced the notion that practice is the key to progress. And with each swing, I will continue to strive for improvement, knowing that every step forward brings me closer to my golfing goals
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