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By GBB Staff Introduction What is the one thing that professional golfers understand that most amateur golfers forget? Golf is much more of a mental test than a physical one. Two of my favorite golf quotes are related to this subject. Bobby Jones said, “Golf is a game played on a 5-inch course – the distance between your ears”. Jim Flick once described the game in this way, “Golf is 90% mental and the other 10% is mental too”. We have all done it. We hit the ball great on the driving range, but once we get to the course,...

By GBB Staff Introduction Can you teach an ol’ dog new tricks? Is it too late for you to start playing and enjoying the game of golf? Our quick answer – it is never too late! Regardless if you are 5 years old or 95 years old you can learn how to play and appreciate the challenge of the game. It will be important for you to keep perspective and manage your expectations. There are no “naturals” in golf – you will not immediately be breaking 80 or shooting your age. Your goals should be to enjoy the time with...

By GBB Staff Introduction Wow, it feels great to be back. Back at Augusta National and back in April. The blooming azaleas are back. Smaller numbers, but the patrons are back. The Masters never disappoints and entering the 2021 event there were plenty of intriguing storylines. Rory has admitted that his swing has been impacted by trying to hit it as far as Bryson and has switched swing coaches. Can he make a run at the green jacket and his career grand slam? No, unfortunately he missed the cut. Speaking of Bryson, can the Incredible Bulk smash Augusta National? No,...

By GBB Staff Introduction It is safe to say that we are all happy 2020 is over and behind us. In the world of golf, many events were cancelled or postponed and some of our favorite players had to withdraw from big events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we haven’t solved the virus yet, we have learned about how to live with it and we are hoping to have an uninterrupted season in professional golf. 2021 is setup to be a historic year in the sport and below we highlight our favorite stories.We Must Start with the Majors In...

By GBB Staff Introduction 2020 has been a strange year both on and off the golf course. The PGA tour was operating as normal until the week in March whenever everything stopped. One round of the Players Championship was played, and the tour was halted while we figured out the COVID-19 pandemic. It took a few months, but safety protocols were established, and professional golf returned in June. What did it look like? The same, but different. A withdrawal or two each week due to a positive test and no fans in attendance, but the TV product was still high...