Comments on: The Biggest Lie in Golf

By: Devin

Devin — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:04:00 +0000

Love this article Matt! If more acknowledged and adopted this perspective the experience would be more fun and likely a faster pace of play. BTW, huge thank you for abandoning the AI cartoon graphics!

By: GaGolfer

GaGolfer — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:14:53 +0000

In reply to Tom Samarati.

Don’t be bashful about resetting his perspective. I’ve said this at least 10x in my golfing life: “How many times did you practice last week?” and when they say ‘None’ I tell them they don’t have the right to bitch because if you won’t practice, you won’t ever be good enough to complain. Honestly, not once has any of them ever even grumbled back, and it halts at least some of the whining and poor behavior.

By: GaGolfer

GaGolfer — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:11:56 +0000

In reply to 11 HP. Did we play together? : )

By: Willie T

Willie T — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:45:24 +0000

Great article Matt – of late I’ve found these points to be spot on. Just yesterday I nailed an approach shot 2’ left of the pin from 90yds out. Is that the norm? By no means, but rather the exception. The next time, while I may remember how well that distance was played, I will not expect that result. I try to keep my mantra simple – work to consistently execute, hope for the best, expect the worst and be accepting of the results.

By: Tom Samarati

Tom Samarati — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:48:55 +0000

Great insight and logic. It does get annoying when I play with a just met on the first tee for the first time 20 handicap player who rants and raves about his poor game. It affects my composure and game, too. I rarely say anything but am
constantly thinking “Go get a series of lessons, or stop playing if it’s so annoying”.

By: cms

cms — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:56:44 +0000

That may be why some folks like to play for money in match play games. They are gambling that one of those rare great shots may put a dollar or two in their pocket and when they hit a bad shot, they pick their ball up and go to the next hole and don’t look back.

By: 11 HP

11 HP — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:39:10 +0000

“I can’t believe it. I shot an 82 last week”. Heard that one many times. Usually after a topped driver dribbles 20 yds to the ladies tee

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:52:38 +0000

In reply to Dan. Thank you, Dan. That means a lot.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:51:28 +0000

Great article, I would also add it’s a much better experience playing with partners that can accept the outcome and play on. I’ve been with players that may have played at a high level at one time in their lives like college level and now time constraints or health issues have eroded their ability. It can be miserable playing in their presence.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:38:13 +0000

Matt: l think this is the best article you’ve ever written and there’s been a lot of them. Thank you for such sound advice.