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Golf is a game of "match play" betting <17> Golf is just a boring game without any exciting matchupsGolf is also a game of competition. Just like tour professionals compete for huge prize money in high-stakes "money games," amateur golfers also engage in "wager golf" where they bet on the outcome of their rounds. It's the thrill of putting something on the line that makes golf exciting. "Golf is a game of wagers? Isn't it about dressing u.. 2024. 4. 28.
Do you know the short game strategy called the "Rule of 12"? <16> "March has arrived"... Excitement for weekend golfers"The winter general, who seemed to dominate everything with such authority, was pushed aside, unable to withstand the soft and gentle massage sent by the spring general's messenger. Already, plum blossoms have burst into bloom at the southern golf courses, and the cherry blossoms lining the streams are preparing to dye the world white.Finally,.. 2024. 4. 27.
Early morning tee-off vs Afternoon tee-off <15> Morning-oriented golfers prefer early morning tee-off"Is the early morning tee-off time, which requires movement from dawn, better, or is the relaxed afternoon tee-off time better?"Among weekend golfers, there is often a clash of opinions regarding whether the morning tee-off time, known as "1st round," or the afternoon tee-off time, known as "2nd round," is better. Tee-off time refers to the ti.. 2024. 4. 26.
"Swing" and "shot" are different <12> - ① Swing Understanding the difference between "swing" and "shot" helps improve golf skills When talking about golf, many people often use "swing" and "shot" interchangeably. At first glance, it might seem like they both involve swinging the club to send the ball far or towards the target, so you might think they have the same meaning. Many golfers indeed think that way, and even professionals sometimes c.. 2024. 4. 23.
Struck by Lightning on an Airplane... Memories of Two Hole-in-Ones <11>-⑤ My late-starting wife, scoring a hole-in-one before me "2021 was a significant year for our couple because we became a 'hole-in-one couple.' On August 1st of that year, during a club gathering, my wife scored her first ever hole-in-one at the 7th hole of the Golden Course at Haeundae Country Club. As we delved into golf, we found ourselves leaving home every weekend for rounds. Feeling guilty ab.. 2024. 4. 21.
Struck by Lightning on an Airplane... Memories of Two Hole-in-Ones <11>-④ "Oh! It's me too..." Unexpectedly, a hole-in-one came to meEvery golfer dreams of making a hole-in-one, especially on a short hole. Hole-in-one, shortened as "HIO", is often referred to as an "ace" by Americans. Even though I never thought I'd have any connection to it, the hole-in-one came unexpectedly to me in 2021. It felt like a miracle, pure ecstasy. But the second one came too easily, too .. 2024. 4. 21.
Struck by Lightning on an Airplane... Memories of Two Hole-in-Ones <11>- ③ The probability of a beginner achieving a hole-in-one is 1 in 12,000 Before delving into my own hole-in-one story, let's first clarify the probability related to a hole-in-one. Every golfer dreams of achieving a hole-in-one at least once. It's when a tee shot on a par 3 hole goes directly into the hole with one stroke. Also known as an ace, it records a score of -2. While a hole-in-one is not en.. 2024. 4. 20.
Struck by Lightning on an Airplane... Memories of Two Hole-in-Ones <11>-② With a loud bang, struck by lightning mid-flight Outside the window, snowflakes were falling vigorously from the sky. About 40 minutes into the flight, I thought we had passed the halfway point between Busan and Seoul based on the flight time. Suddenly, the aircraft began to shake, accompanied by a rumbling sound, and lightning started to strike outside the window. It was not the familiar "rain .. 2024. 4. 20.
Struck by Lightning on an Airplane... Memories of Two Hole-in-Ones <11> - ① "Getting a hole-in-one while playing golf is said to be as rare as being struck by lightning. It's just that difficult to achieve. However, I have experienced both being struck by lightning and recording two hole-in-ones. Many of you may be puzzled, thinking, "He has achieved two hole-in-ones, but also been struck by lightning? How can someone who has been struck by lightning be active as a blog.. 2024. 4. 19.
The golf score is often referred to as the "magic wand" of the game <10> - ② "If the score is bad, nothing in the world feels sadder" However, even with diligent practice, the score may remain stagnant or even worsen. As this continues, one may become so despondent that they simply want to give up. They may think, "No matter how hard I try, it seems like I'm just not cut out for this." When examining golfers whose skills do not seem to improve, several reasons can be ide.. 2024. 4. 18.
The Mystery Behind the Daunting First Tee Shot <9> Why is the First Tee Shot So Challenging? Every sports match has a beginning and an end. Taking baseball as an example, the game starts with the pitcher throwing the first pitch to the opposing team's leadoff hitter in the 1st inning, and it concludes when the last out is made in the bottom of the 9th inning. Similarly, in individual sports like golf, there are starting and ending points. Golf b.. 2024. 4. 16.
"Golf Excuses" as a Catalyst for Golf Improvement <8> Why Are There So Many Excuses in Golf? Golf is a sport where players make decisions and compete individually, taking full responsibility for their game, leaving no room for blaming others. Unlike team sports like soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, table tennis, tennis, water polo, and others, where players strategize and sometimes even engage in physical altercations to gain an advantage .. 2024. 4. 14.