It is that time of the year again, spring is just around the corner and that means it is time to prepare for the upcoming golf season. This year I was nominated to research and organize the spring golf trip in March. The past few years all I had to do was buy a plane ticket and show up. This year I was the “chosen one”, what were they thinking? During the process I had the opportunity to play several key roles including; travel agent, administrative assistant and research analyst. I am sure after a few months away from the game I will also get a chance to play a Psychologist either on or after the trip. I am not really a doctor I just play one on the golf trip. I want to thank the other guys as they did help out as no one in their right mind would trust me to make ALL of the arrangements.
I usually go through a pretty consistent ritual in the winter in anticipation to the season. The major objectives are replacing grips, replacing spikes (which by the way Soft Spikes do not last very long), what a racket. I also get the clubs out and clean the faces and grooves to get rid of last years mud and bad play. In past years I have begun to work out more, although, this off season I have done a good job keeping up with that. I really should stretch more than I do especially now that I am over the big four zero. At least I am not over the big five zero like some people I know, HEHE. In the past I used to have to get all of my golf clothes out of storage. Not this year however, thanks to a new closet organizer the golf clothes hang in there all year round. Given the number of golf shirts I own that used to be a chore. I Especially hated all the ironing, thank goodness for the invention of wrinkle free shirts. The last big chore will be to replace a few of my grips. I know my driver and three wood need new grips at a minimum and probably some of my short irons as well. I do not enjoy changing grips but good grips are crucial to playing good golf, especially in the east where the humidity is higher.
In previous off seasons I have built myself a few new golf clubs but not this year. I bought two new Titleist Sand Wedges last summer which I love. Since my trusty driver is still doing the trick I do not need to replace it yet. My next big purchase is a “Scotty”. Yep, I am going to break down and get a new putter after fifteen years. Although my putter did allow me to successfully defend my club championship last year I believe it is time to hang it up.
So, come back to see my future posts with course reviews from this year’s spring trip.
What do you do to prepare for the golf season?
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