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Most golfers practice on the range.Even then very few of us practice well. The tendency is to break out the driver and wail at 1/2 a bucket of balls.Then if we feel like it we may switch to a few iron shots or even a couple of pitches.It is no surprise that 70% plus of all golfers never break 100.We educate ourselves for most of our endeavours through life, yet very few golfers educate themselves on the game. Learn proper practice rituals and they can serve you well.I went to a golf academy this winter in Kincardine hosted by Glen Massey,CPGA pro at Pipers Glen in Port Elgin Ontario.I was hoping to loosen up for the upcoming season and ended up coming away with more than I expected.The knowledge you gain from learning how to practice well, builds confidence and better technique.Execution becomes easier.Never perfect but easier.Talk to your pro, learn a little, read golf publications, take away what works for you.Practice where you need work.Practice your putting!!! over 40% of your overall score is putting.Go from three putt to two putt over 18 holes is 18 strokes! That can lower the score dramatically.Practice on how to practice…..Art

I have had several inquiries regarding indoor putting greens. The general questions range from "how big?" to "how do you put break in?" The best answer I can post is, that's up to you, the client. We can do just about anything indoors as we can outdoors. The only real difference is space. Feel free to call me with your questions. I will do my best to answer them.   

Well, most of the golf courses in this part of southwestern Ontario are now open. I drive by Blackhorse Golf and Country Resort everyday and it takes my breath away how far it has come in just 3 years. For those who haven’t had the pleasure, I highly recommend you give it a go this season. The value for the dollar is unbelievable, and the course is comming into its own. If you are travelling the Lake Huron shoreline this summer , detour east on Hwy #9 the 17km and give them a try. On another note, a wonderful website for those of you who don’t allready belong, is www.lastminutegolfer.com . It’s free to join and you can book on so many courses in North America!! Check them out. Have a great game…Art

Happy Easter to all. My putting green is almost in. I will post pictures as soon as I am able. I will be at the Saugeen home show this coming weekend and am looking forward to meeting some of the fine folks I have been talking to the last two weeks. Have a great weekend….Art

As the warmer weather arrives I find myself outside trying to get in shape for the season. I have been very busy outdoors as Jeff has been very busy indoors getting this site up to PAR. Thanks and great job to the fine folks at skreeman.com for the fine web work!!!! The more time I spend outside measuring and designing, the less time I can devote to my other responsibilities. At last, the web site is created and I can return to my blog.

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