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

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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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