Nov 27Gong Fu GolfWhat is gong fu you ask? And how does it relate to golf? It’s an unusual word. It comes from the Chinese. Gong fu is any skill that is learned through hard work and practice. It’s something that takes practice to master. The question is can you be a master…Golf2 min readGolf2 min read
Nov 16Child-like PlayWhen did I start to take life so seriously? It’s a game. When did I start to take golf so seriously? It’s a game. The game of life and golf. Aren’t they both supposed to be fun? Aren’t they both supposed to be filled with joy? How can I start…Golf2 min readGolf2 min read
Nov 14Reverence for LifeThis one precious life. I hold it with deep reverence. To live in the moment in full enjoyment with the people, work and surroundings I love. It’s a get to. Every breath I take is a gift. A gift from the Divine. I don’t ever want to take it for…Peace1 min readPeace1 min read
Nov 8Serenity in PracticeOpen space. Fresh turf. A large bucket of golf balls. It’s serenity. It’s peace. Being one with the club. Swinging with reverence. Learning what I am there to learn. The intricacies of the swing. The detailed movements of my body. It’s a challenge I have embraced. I am determined to…Golf2 min readGolf2 min read
Nov 6The Formula for FreedomWhat does it mean to live free? Is there a formula for inner freedom? A way of Being in the world. A way to be true to my soul. A simple formula to live my best, most fulfilling life. Truth + Authenticity = Freedom That’s it. Seek my truth. Seek…Poetic Prose1 min readPoetic Prose1 min read
Oct 31Golf is My Greatest TeacherGolf is my greatest teacher. The only caveat is if I let it teach me. I think I know, but I don’t. When I am resistant to what I am supposed to learn, there is only frustration. Why is it so damn hard to get out of my own way? …Golf2 min readGolf2 min read
Oct 30Embrace the TreeAll I have to do is be like a tree. My feet are rooted deep into the ground. I am unshakeable. My spine is like a trunk of the tree. I am grounded, centered and balanced. My head is lifted tall like the tip of the tree. I am proud…Nature1 min readNature1 min read
Oct 25One Perfect ShotIt’s that one shot. That one perfect shot that we pulled off as expected. It’s exhilarating. It’s like a drug. A natural high. If you play golf you know what I am talking about. It’s what keeps us coming back for more. It happened in my most recent round of…Golf2 min readGolf2 min read
Oct 23Go All InMy truth is I haven’t gone all in on anything my whole life. Except for being a Dad. What I mean is I haven’t gone all in for myself. For my own Self-fulfillment. I told myself that I have. But the truth is, I haven’t. Why? Self-doubt. Not believing in…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Oct 18Dig It Out of the DirtBen Hogan had a saying that he “Dug it out of the dirt.” That is how he became great at golf. He worked and worked at his game. Becoming a master at golf does not come easy. Becoming a master of life does not come without much toil and perseverance. …Golf2 min readGolf2 min read