Rarely, have a read a golf book that moved me to emotions at the conclusion at every chapter. From the novice to the seasoned professional golfer, the message of the book will speak to each individual in their own unique way. Not since Harvey Penick”s Little Red Book has their been a book containing more basic golf instruction and wisdom without being a golf instructional book. But Golf”s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia is much more. In this small book we are given lessons about life told through the teachings of Johnny, a Texas farmer and golf instructor. Rhythm, Balance, Patience and Freedom describe the golf swing. See, Feel and Trust are used to detail the preparation for each individual shot. However, you quickly come to realize that these simple golf lessons are  life lessons too meant to guide you on your journey when the game of golf is over for the day, for the season or for a  lifetime.

Golfers will enjoy this book. Philosophers will analyze the book for its enduring truths and people who need and desire a spiritual message will greatly benefit from its reading.

I am truly thankful and feel blessed that my golfing friend, Roy Tipton, gave me this book as a gift. Since learning of it from a golfing friend, he has given it as a gift to a number of golfers. I can assure him and you that the link will not be broken with me as I will pas this gift on to as many golfers as I possible can.

On Saturday, February 11, 2012, Roy Tipton and I played the Ocean Course at  Ponte Vedra Inn with the winds blowing between 15-25 miles-an-hour and gusts

Roy Tipton Ocean Course

higher than that. Not only was it cold but it was difficult to judge distance.

We had a great time despite weather and I look forward to playing additional rounds of golf with Roy, my first-cousin-in-law over the next four days. He is down with Cheryl, my cousin, for a few days of rest and relaxation.

I shot a 99 in the wind which I think was remarkable.

Here is the link to the article/player profile on www.amateurgolf.com.

Florida Golfer James Phillips sets lofty goal

It is a good article about what I am trying to accomplish this year.

Florida Senior Golfer

I was interview last evening by Ben Larsen, Website Content Manager of www.amateurgolf.com.  We talked about my reasons for the website, how my goals came about and was I on track to achieve my goals.

I joined Amateur Golf  as I mentioned in my link section to locate tournaments for senior golfers so I could begin to play in a competitive environment while continuing to work on my game.

I was pleased to be interviewed and it is my understanding that at some point a featured article/profile will be placed on their website. Good things continue to happen to floridaseniorgolfer. I will let my readers know when this happens.

DEFICIENCIES

Practice and play over the last week has demonstrated two major deficiencies in my game which will need to be corrected to become competitive in the arena I have chosen to compete.

1. My drives which average 190-200 yards are inconsistent in direction.  I average 7/14 fairways hits with my most consistent misses being pull hooks to the left.

2. Because I lack distance in driving, I need to cover the remaining distance with my 3 and 5 woods and 3, 4, and 5 hybids on the longer Par 4′s and set up my third shots on Par 5′s. This will require significant work since these clubs were not required from the senior tees.