My Dip Into Tournament Golf: A Whole New World
For years I've been playing a game called golf. Only now do I embark on something completely different: competitive golf. Boy do I have a long way to go.
Last week, for the first time in a decade, I dipped my toe into a round of golf where every swing mattered, every three-foot putt had to fall, and I needed to sign my scorecard (and attest someone else's) at the clubhouse. A week later, my head is still spinning. Yet I can't wait to dive into more stroke-play tournaments, to feed that thirst for golf that really matters.
In case you haven't heard the news, it's friggin' hot outside! With a few exceptions, this summer has been really brutal for everyone, no matter where you live. The heat index has been so high here in south Louisiana, I'm ready to catch the next plane back to California, just to enjoy the same weather I did during the U.S. Open. Unless that's a feasible option for you, you're probably suffering through the oppressive beatings the sun/high temperatures/high humidity every time you step foot on the golf course. Though I can't help you to outfit your golf cart with full blown air conditioning comparable to that of an refrigerated trailer, I may be able to give you a few tips on some equipment and apparel that might make it a little more manageable.
Hello and welcome to another edition of Hittin' the Links. I hope everyone enjoyed watching the British Open as much as I did. There is something about watching golf at St. Andrews, its like no other golf course on earth.
Take a moment to consider the grips on your golf club. Odds are they're the most unappreciated piece of equipment in your bag. I know guys who care more about their ball markers, their divot repair tools, and their towels than they care about their grips.
