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“The Par 18 Chipping Drill.” Here’s the premise. Lots of players hit the ball well, but they can’t score. For years, I was that guy. Essentially, I could move the ball around the course nicely, but I’d have trouble finishing by getting the ball into the hole. Then I discovered this fun game, which really […]
I’m going to encourage players to stop putting at a hole during warmup. Most people just toss a couple of balls down 15 feet from the hole and try to make them. The odds of making those putts are quite low, which destroys confidence. Rather, I’d rather see players start by getting a feel for […]
The Angle Drill As I’ve played golf throughout the years, the biggest issue I’ve had is overdoing things. When I get a helpful tip for my golf swing, I immediately do TOO MUCH of it. I reason, “Well, if a little of this helps, a LOT of it will be even better.” I’ll bet a […]
Part 2 When thinking about strategy, plan for your best and prepare for your miss (Part 1 of a two-part series) In Part 1 of this series, we talked about how filling our brains with the right thoughts will clear our mind to make the shot. Now the question becomes “What should I think about?” […]
(Part 1 of a two-part series) Recently I took a series of lessons from Rob Randall, the teaching professional at Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. The main objective? Bring my practice game to the course. Maybe you’re like me – Jack Nicklaus on the range, Jack Daniels on the course. Locked in a frustrating cycle. […]
Have trouble hitting your drive straight? Give this drill a try the next time you’re on the driving range. Take spin off your drives to hit it straighter While a downward blow is great for your irons, it’s a killer off the tee. Hitting down on the ball adds spin, and spin is the mortal […]
If you’re anything like me (sorry if you are), then you get a kick out of learning about history. When I first learned this little tidbit I’m about to share, I was really fascinated by it. I love learning how things came to be, don’t you? Just in case you weren’t aware, Toad Valley was […]
Sometimes I feel sorry for my future daughters-in-law. It’s going to be really hard for me to just sit back and let her plan her wedding. After helping to organize and witness twelve years of wedding receptions, I have acquired many great ideas. Thankfully, I don’t have to worry about that anytime soon. This mom […]
The outside crew have been busy getting the course looking good. A huge part of that is making sure our watering system is working properly. Let’s just say that as soon as I strike oil, I’m going to promptly install a new irrigation system and parking lot. An irrigation system that is 43 years […]
If you’re looking to fulfill your New Year’s Resolutions, look no further! Toad Valley is now hosting Blue Lotus Yoga instruction. Here is the class schedule. Tuesday 6-7 pm – All Levels Wednesday 9-10 am – All Levels Thursday 6-7 pm – Basics Friday 9-10 am – All Levels 10:15-11 am – Gentle Basics – Designed for those new to […]
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