Bo the Golfer

I've had the craziest last few months one could imagine. I'm not ready to go into it much but it hasn't been great. I will pick up at some point. I love them. Depends on the Ping of course but I've hit a friend's i530's and like the feel of the Takomo 's better.

Did chest and shoulders today. I'm really enjoying how this mass building workout is getting me to feel so much stronger. I've gone up in weights on most lifts quicker than I have in previous workouts. While my goal is really to get more fit overall, lean muscle mass will go a long way towards reaching that. I really want to start the couch to 5k running program as well. I had done that once many years ago and it just stripped fat off of me. Even losing close to 100 pounds the last couple of years, my belly is still soft and protruding a bit. Going to try and play 9 on Wednesday but a few things need to fall into place for that to happen. Hope I can continue the better ball striking I experienced my last time out. Details to come lol.

Played 9 yesterday at Hoodkroft in Derry, NH. Course is not super long but was in good shape and had fun playing with my brother. Shot a 46 with a double and a triple. 4 putted on 1 then used 14 putts the final 8. Lipped out a 30 footer on 9 which would have been a hell of a par save after taking a drop. Had my best day with the driver in a long time. Feel like the swing thought of moving my chest instead of my shoulders is paying off.

New workout program is going very well. Feels like I'm getting stronger especially in my legs which I do twice a week. Seem to be holding fairly steady with weight but at this point I'm trying to lose that remaining fat and get more fit. Haven't done much with golf the last couple of days but believe I'm playing both tomorrow and Sunday so I'll report the damage.

I've played there a bunch as well when I lived in MA. My brother lives in Derry so it was nice to go back there.

Went to the range today at Scottish Highlands in Salem NH. Worked on getting my chest turning away and then through the ball. Worked out well as shots had a little more distance and more consistent flights. Gained 20 yards with the few drivers I hit. They have a pretty good short game practice area so I spent a good half hour hitting chips and pitches. After the range I went to the gym for a back workout. Went well and I'm excited to move forward with this new workout program.

Went to the range yesterday and worked on rotation. My swing historically has been very armsy so getting the feeling of turning back and through was a big help. Hit a lot of really good shots mostly concentrating on wedges with slower swings. Hit a few drivers and saw some success there as well. Hit the gym afterwards and had a really good workout. I changed to more of a mass building workout and am excited to see what gains I can make. Be back at it today.

Played 9 yesterday at Cape Ann in Essex, MA. Played awful with maybe 4 really good shots but the course is so beautiful being right on the water it's hard to be to upset. I haven't practiced in forever so I'll need to get going on that. Been better getting to the gym since I've been out here in NH. I came out from Minnesota for my well being so I figured I should be working on just that. Still hovering around 226 which surprises me as my sister in law feeds me quite well. Excited to be back east for the Celtics coronation. Go Celts!!!

Been a bit. Have a lot going on but hope you have all been well. Came back to New Hampshire for an unexpected extended stay. Got to play 9 this morning in Topsfield, MA. Par 35 and I shot a 48 but was happy with it. Started off bogey, triple, bogey, triple, triple and thought ok, let's just enjoy playing. Was hitting driver awful but kept at it. Hit what felt like an awful drive at six only to leave me 112 to the pin from the middle of the fairway. Hit a 9 iron to 15 feet and 2 putt for par. Bogey on the next followed by a par on an uphill par 3. Hit a pulled drive on 9 but fine in the left half of fairway 143 out. Pulled 7 iron completely ignoring the fact that I had my brother's set (didn't bring mine out with me), and his 7 iron has a 27°loft. Ten feet off the back of the green which ended in bogey. 2 over for the last 4 holes which made leaving the course feel pretty good. Told myself coming up hole 5, hey how about turning your right hip back. Worked like a charm.

226 on the scale this morning! I believe the last time I hit that I was like 19 or so. Been a while lol. My goals keep getting lower as now I am shooting for 215. Feel so much better overall compared to almost 100 pounds ago. Been a long and fruitful journey so far.

Played 9 yesterday. Shot a 48 while taking an 8 on a par 3. I really need to learn damage control. For the most part I hit the ball fairly well. Driving was on point but short game was a disaster. I used 16 putts and had several really good lag putts. Keep on fighting.

Played Four Oaks in Dracut today going back to the 2 man scramble match play format. My brother and I shot a team 81 winning 3 and 2. Had so many good shots today using a more centered turn. Seems to have really iginited my golf game. We'll see if I can keep it going.

Today we played Pease Golf Course in Portsmouth, NH. Course was in great shape but my game didn't show up. I will say I pitched and chipped fairly well but almost everything else was very hit or miss. Cost myself a lot hitting an in play drive with pulling my approach shots maybe 85% of the time. Finally figured out I had been swaying most of the round. Only took me until 13 to figure it out. Used what felt like a much more centered turn and the ballstriking improved. 18 tomorrow using a 2 man scramble format. Just looking to contribute. Been a blast though.

Played 9 yesterday at Rowley Country Club. Played a scramble format with my brother as my teammate and shot a 40 together. Wasn't good enough to beat my friends but had a great time. Had a decent few shots highlighted by a 174 yard 4 iron to 8 feet. Missed the birdie of course lol. 18 at Pease today.

Off to my home state of Massachusetts this morning. 9 this afternoon, 18 tomorrow, and 18 on Saturday. Hoping for some good scores but will be just happy playing with good friends.