9-Iron Man
Exciting Times
This post has gone through several versions over the last few months. It’s been hard to come up with the right words to properly describe what was going on in my mind. I was in a pretty bad place in the later parts of 2011 in regards to my golf game. Overall, I was swinging terribly and no amount of practice was making it better. I picked up a grip training aid, which helped a bit, but overall, I was not happy with golf. Golf was driving me crazy and as I realize it now, it was because I wasn’t taking the correct steps to better my game. At the time stepping away from golf seemed the best thing to do. Unfortunately, that meant stepping away from THP too.
I came back briefly but soon was caught up in my love-hate with golf again and had to step away again. Lots of soul-searching later, I realized what was causing my problems: my inability to act. I realized that I talk a good game, but I don’t back it up. I would say I need to take lessons, but always found excuses not to take them. I’ve always know I’ve had some issues with my swing, but somewhere along the line I convinced myself that I could work through them. I tried learning a few things, but unfortunately without the proper guidance, they started to work against me. I know what I need to do in a swing, but properly translating the principles to my swing proved difficult and lead to further frustration. I got so frustrated, I pondered quitting golf entirely and actually thought about selling my clubs, but that thought didn’t last long. I do love to play golf, just as I love being a part of THP. I then resolved to figure out the root of my issues, and I feel confident now that I have. I will not get any better without lessons, and I made the condition to myself that I would not come back until I started some. And I can happily report that my first lesson is scheduled for Saturday morning.
I will no longer hide behind my inability to act. 2012 is the year I take lessons and start to fully realize the goals I laid for myself last year. I realize now that the goals I set are attainable with PROPER practice and that involves lessons. Can I break 100? Yes I can. Can I get my handicap to the 15-18 range? Yes I can. I’m properly motivated now and truthfully, I’m very excited about it. The possibilities seem endless now and I’m very excited for the coming season. With lessons and practice I have no doubt that I will reach my goals.
I know I’ve missed a lot over the last few months, and I look forward to participating with everyone again. I won’t be on like I was before, I’ve realized that it is very easy to get caught up with the whirlwind of THP sometimes and for my own benefit, I won’t on everyday like I was before. When I briefly came back late last fall, Morgan Cup 2.0 was starting to kick into high gear and it was very easy to get lost in it. I know I said I’d put my name in, but in the end I realized that rushing to get myself ready for an event like that wouldn’t be good for me. So I’m going to take things slow and do things properly to ensure I reach my goals. Congrats to everyone who was selected for MC 2.0. I’m sure you guys will do THP, your teams, and your sponsors proud.
I should probably stop rambling on here. THP, I’m glad to back and am really looking forward to joining the conversation once again!
Look for my write-up on my lesson too!
I came back briefly but soon was caught up in my love-hate with golf again and had to step away again. Lots of soul-searching later, I realized what was causing my problems: my inability to act. I realized that I talk a good game, but I don’t back it up. I would say I need to take lessons, but always found excuses not to take them. I’ve always know I’ve had some issues with my swing, but somewhere along the line I convinced myself that I could work through them. I tried learning a few things, but unfortunately without the proper guidance, they started to work against me. I know what I need to do in a swing, but properly translating the principles to my swing proved difficult and lead to further frustration. I got so frustrated, I pondered quitting golf entirely and actually thought about selling my clubs, but that thought didn’t last long. I do love to play golf, just as I love being a part of THP. I then resolved to figure out the root of my issues, and I feel confident now that I have. I will not get any better without lessons, and I made the condition to myself that I would not come back until I started some. And I can happily report that my first lesson is scheduled for Saturday morning.
I will no longer hide behind my inability to act. 2012 is the year I take lessons and start to fully realize the goals I laid for myself last year. I realize now that the goals I set are attainable with PROPER practice and that involves lessons. Can I break 100? Yes I can. Can I get my handicap to the 15-18 range? Yes I can. I’m properly motivated now and truthfully, I’m very excited about it. The possibilities seem endless now and I’m very excited for the coming season. With lessons and practice I have no doubt that I will reach my goals.
I know I’ve missed a lot over the last few months, and I look forward to participating with everyone again. I won’t be on like I was before, I’ve realized that it is very easy to get caught up with the whirlwind of THP sometimes and for my own benefit, I won’t on everyday like I was before. When I briefly came back late last fall, Morgan Cup 2.0 was starting to kick into high gear and it was very easy to get lost in it. I know I said I’d put my name in, but in the end I realized that rushing to get myself ready for an event like that wouldn’t be good for me. So I’m going to take things slow and do things properly to ensure I reach my goals. Congrats to everyone who was selected for MC 2.0. I’m sure you guys will do THP, your teams, and your sponsors proud.
I should probably stop rambling on here. THP, I’m glad to back and am really looking forward to joining the conversation once again!
Look for my write-up on my lesson too!
