Tuesday, January 2, 2007
About The Artful Golfer
Nearly 2 years ago, in my late 40's, I took up the game of golf, again.
My 4 prior attempts to play ended early due to other commitments, injury, lack of time or lack of money. I'd never stuck with the game for more than a few months.
My current life circumstances have enabled me to pursue golf more seriously this time. Determined to stick with the game and improve, I've gradually increased my frequency of play over the past 21 months from weekly the first year to 2-3 times per week last year, and succeeded in cutting my handicap in half twice - from 16 to 8 in the first 12 months and 8 to 4 in the past 9 months!
Scores Over Past 21 Months
I've made this progress without taking lessons and without an emphasis on learning about, thinking about or fixing my swing. Instead, I've focused on my inner game - improving concentration, visualization, awareness and attitude.
In this online journal, I'll share some of the insights I've learned from others and discovered myself along the way to my eventual goal of shooting par.
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The Artful Golfer
The insights and experiences of a middle-aged software engineer taking up the artful game of golf.
Years: 3; Index: 2.5; Aces: 2
The Artful Golfer
Golf as Art
When you disappear, Golf as Art shows up. The resulting void is where all the important discoveries, personal development, satisfaction, joy and fulfillment take place.
Fred Shoemaker, Extraordinary Golf
Extraordinary Golf
The key to extraordinary golf is having the courage to keep your possibilities open.
Fred Shoemaker, Extraordinary Golf
Fearless Golf
Excellence in golf requires that you make fearless swings at precise targets.
Dr. Gio Valiante, Fearless Golf
Previous Posts
Artful Golfers
- Aidan Bradley
- Andrew Jensen
- Ben Stuart
- Cameron Strachan
- Chuck Hogan
- Dan Millman
- David F. Wright
- Evan Schiller
- Fred Shoemaker
- Geoff Shackelford
- Gio Valiante
- Ian Andrew
- Jeffrey Prest
- Jesse Ortiz
- Jim Delaby
- Jim Waldron
- Joann Dost
- John Hinds
- John Richardson
- Jon Leland
- Jon Stabler
- Joshua CF Smith
- Kendal McWade
- Kevin Murray
- Lorne Rubenstein
- Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson
- Matthew Hughes
- Michael Hebron
- Mike Pederson
- Neil Sagebiel
- Nolan Matthias
- Peter Nomm
- Reid Sheftall
- Scotty Cameron
- Scott Wilson
- Shawn Clement
- Terry Koehler
- Tim Gallwey
- Tom Doak [Article]
- Itinerant Golfer
- Top 100 Golfer
Artful Links
- The Artful Golf Blogroll
- Shivas Irons Society
- Golf in the Kingdom
- The Nature of the Game
- Golf's Sacred Journey
- Mystery of Golf
- Coming out of the Rough
- Golf Smarter Podcasts
- One Day One Shot
- Golf Architecture Pictures
- Golf Club Atlas
- Wandering Golfer
- The Next Golf Adventure
- Golf Vacation Insider
- World Golf
- Golf SLO
Artful Bag
- Ping G10 9* Driver Prolaunch Red S
- Ping G10 17* 4w Prolaunch Red S
- Ping G10 21/24* Hybrid PL Red S
- Ping i10 5i-PW AWT Stiff
- Cleveland 588 DSG RTG+ 52/56/60*
- Odyssey Black Series i#9
Artful Milestones
- Mar 05 - Started playing (1 rd/week)
- Jun 05 - Broke 80 (21st round)
- Nov 05 - Increased play (2+ rds/week)
- Jan 06 - Sub-10 Index (54th round)
- Jan 06 - 10 GIR (62nd round)
- Mar 06 - Sub-30 Putts (75th round)
- Aug 06 - First Eagle (124th round)
- Aug 06 - 5 Birdies (138th round)
- Sep 06 - Broke 76 (146th round)
- Oct 06 - First ACE (161st round)
- Oct 06 - Sub-5 Index (166th round)
- Oct 06 - 13 Fairways (169th round)
- Dec 06 - Broke 72 (184th round)
- Dec 06 - 70's Streak (9/10 rounds)
- Feb 07 - Sub-4 Index (219th round)
- Feb 07 - 15 GIR (219th round)
- Apr 07 - 3.3 Index (235th round)
- Oct 07 - 24 Putts (298th round)
- Jan 08 - 70's Streak (12 rounds)
- Jan 08 - Second ACE (332nd round)
- Apr 08 - 71 from Tips (370th round)
- Apr 08 - Sub-3 Index (370th round)
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