As much fun as it is to write the Alaska Golf Blog, today’s post is a reminder that the mission behind all this posting is to identify the best golfers in Alaska. This is a fluid process with ups and downs, because golfers go through lots of ups and downs with their games. The beauty […]
Stymie
My favorite name of any golf hole on the Moose Run Hill Course is Stymie, which belongs to the 18th hole. I like the name Stymie, because it conjures up images of old-time Scotland and a guy with a long beard yelling, “Damn, I’m stymied.” The method for beating a stymie is to go over […]
Super Sunday
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, a pretty big tradition in store for millions of people. Rams or Patriots, does it matter? I don’t know, but I am as positive the Rams will win as I am positive Rob Nelson could beat Greg Sanders in a challenge match. Speaking of that particular challenge match, the closest it […]
Fox Hollow sims pass test
I am not a fan of simulator golf and to clarify that remark, I mean I avoid simulators at all costs, but my desire to hit a golf ball ruled over my usual disdain this morning and I went to Fox Hollow to play a little fake Pebble Beach with Dave Jennings and Devery Prince. […]
Made it through January
I managed to blog every day in January and though it required a little discipline and a few super short posts on busy days, I enjoyed it. Views for January tripled from last year, so there are some readers out there and I appreciate all who stop by. Today’s is a rambling, quick post, because […]
Air golf
We’ve all heard of air guitar, well in Alaska we are often relegated to playing air golf. I found myself making air swings around the office today and envisioning a perfect shot through the kitchen door or the bathroom wall.