Bris Golf: Recent Comments

Comment on Etiquette and Respect????

BrisGolf64 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:59:05 GMT

Susan,
Thank you for all of your comments. You opinions are very useful. I am going to refer you to the Head Golf Professional on your questions about the grass. Go to www.springhillcollegegolf.com and contact Duke via email and ask him the same questions you asked me. He will welcome your questions and comments and would be better for him to answer your questions. I will tell you that the smell that day was an organic fertilizer that was applied to the greens after aerafying. Thanks again.

Brisgolf

Comment on Etiquette and Respect????

Susan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:06:47 GMT

With the greens in such bad shape it should always be 90 Play. Why dont they do something?

Comment on Etiquette and Respect????

Susan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:03:25 GMT

I agree the dress codes need to be enforced. No T-shirts or tank tops, even for women with tanks because of the heat. No tanks period. A collar on your shirt and nice shorts.Can someone tell me what is going on with the grass and the awful smell? I am worried about the grass!

Comment on Etiquette and Respect????

Susan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:58:46 GMT

I agree with the dress codes you mentioned. T-Shirts and tank tops should not be allowed. Can anyone tell me what is up with the condition of the grass at Spring hill? Also I played the other day and the first five holes smelled like dog pooh. Honestly,it was almost unbearable. what is going on?

Comment on In Search of That Extra Ten Yards

Corky — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:06:06 GMT

I think you are right on track with the extra 10 yards not being all that it is cracked up to be. For me, it's much more important to be the right distance out for a comfortable full shot in. The only time the extra 10 yards comes into play for me is a par 5 that is reachable in two. But for that to pay off, you have to have very little greenside trouble to make the risk worth it. So that may be one out of four par 5s in a given round that 10 yards truly pays off, on a good day. Now, if I could only hit more greens and fairways...

Comment on In Search of That Extra Ten Yards

BrisGolf64 — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:53:30 GMT

Great question Mark, and one I am asked often. The answer is simple, we must be patient and let the maturation process take place. Each kid matures differently and we need to let nature take it's course. Golf is no different than any other sport and you have to look at how your child measures up in other sports as far a strength. Now can we help a little, I think so. Exercise is always great for kids, and exercise of all types. Just your normal children running and jumping and playing with other children is terrific. The Bodylastics exercise equipment on my Training Aids page is also really good. Use the light bands and minimal reps to start.Walking the golf course and carrying their bag when they play should be a must. If they can only make it four holes, then that is all you play. But don't let them fool you, they always have a little reserve in the tank. They will claim being too tired and wanting a cart, but when you say "ok if your too tired we can go home" they will perk up quickly and find more energy. The big thing is being patient.
We always want the best for our children, and when we see another child hitting it farther than ours we start to question why. Always remember, there is someone out there who can hit it farther and harder than you. Keep your eye on the score. And your son does very well in that category. I hope this helps.

Comment on In Search of That Extra Ten Yards

Mark — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:14:47 GMT

My son is ten and has been playing golf since he was three. He is taking lessons and his technique has improved exponentially over the last year. I have no desire to be a pushy father who demands that he always be on "top of the podium" but I wonder if you might address appropriate measures that children and students can take to improve strength and physical fitness that would benefit their golf game.

Comment on Learn the Motion First

BrisGolf64 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:38:05 GMT

Thanks Birdie:
I try to tone down my passion. I am not trying to be cynical, just trying to keep people from making the common mistakes. Golf lessons are not cheap and taking the same one over and over again is really not cheap. So my instruction comments are there to help you speed up your learning process. Thanks for reading and responding.

Comment on Learn the Motion First

smile4thebirdie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:49:05 GMT

Bris:
I love your entries...but I would suggest that you take a less "cynical" style in your comments. As one of your students, I know that the reasoning behind your blog is to help others learn more about the world of Golf, and that you would not want to "turn off" a new golfer, or a golfer who is tuning into your blog to reaffirm their passion for the game.

Comment on Etiquette and Respect????

BrisGolf64 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:41:39 GMT

Mark,
You are absolutely correct. The crazy thing is that the worst offenders are usually the people that play the most golf at a particular course. It has been the same at every course where I have worked. It's like they feel a sense of entitlement since they play the most. But what happens is because they play so much, they are seen by the other golfers, who then say, "well if they are going to do that, then I am too". It is a domino effect. All we can do is try to educate and set a positive example.