Are Golf Goals for You?  

Most of us have participated in goal-setting and goal review meetings through our professional endeavors.  We have heard the importance of setting specific and measureable goals.  While our professional lives necessitate this focus, does our golf game?  Have you ever considered establishing golf goals?  Imagine that your goal is to be a better putter, for example.  Could you commit to achieving a specific putting average?  Would you be willing to take the time to track your putts for each and every hole?  Are you willing to practice and/or change your putting technique if needed? 

If you think setting golf goals is for you, then answer the questions below:

·    What do I hope to achieve?
·    What steps will I need to complete in order to meet this goal? (Be specific.) 
·    Am I willing to commit the time, effort and finances to accomplish each step toward this goal? 
·    Can I commit to working through the steps to succeed and reach my ultimate goal?
·    How will I measure my progress?
·    What, specifically, is success? 
·    When can I realistically expect to accomplish this goal?

Tell us about your golf goals by going to Share Your Story.  Best wishes for your 2010 golf game!   

Mom and Son Share Quality Time Playing Golf

Well, my 13-year-old son finally got me out on the golf course to play 9 holes! It started out pretty good, my drives were straight and I was getting good distance on the ball...even my short game was respectable. Then we hit the 4th hole, and it went downhill from there. Needless to say, my son creamed me. Playing with my child, I had to remember to watch my language (I think I made my lip bleed). In my defense, I hadn't played or even gone to the range in years. If I had, maybe I would have had a fighting chance.

Being out there reminded me of how much I missed golfing, not to mention the opportunity it gave me to spend some time with my son. We agreed that we will be committed to playing more this year and, with that, I hope to eventually be able to share a story of me winning against my 13-year-old. Even if I don't, I will be happy to share our adventures on the course together with all of you. If you haven't lately, I suggest taking your son/daughter out to play!!
- Cindy, Wake Forest, N.C.

Hackers and Hole-in-Ones

Hackers and Hole-in-Ones – calling all scores! When you speak to women golfers you often hear “I play, but I am terrible” or “I’ve tried golf, but I am just not any good at it.” You may meet experienced lady golfers who are brave enough to state “I’ve improved a lot over the years.” My Best Score is dedicated to celebrating women golfers and the single-hole, round or course score that is an accomplishment for the individual. Above par, below par, broke 100 or “Didn’t have to use my shoulder wedge,” it doesn’t matter, we want to hear from you. Send us your best or most memorable score. Select contributions will be posted.