Category Archives: Golf Reflections

connections

Posted on February 28, 2008 by

How many of you are old enough to remember the PBS television series Connections, hosted by a wild-haired Englishman named James Burke? I loved the series because its theme resonated with my way of seeing the world. It examined how seemingly random historical events, … Continue reading →

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oh no, another golf post (about excellence)

Posted on February 4, 2008 by

Yesterday, while the Super Bowl was the center of attention in the U.S. (even among those who could care less about Amercan Football), another ominous event occurred in the world of sport. Tiger Woods, who was four strokes behind the leader with seven … Continue reading →

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keeping perspective

Posted on December 31, 2007 by

There’s a general consensus that only 10% of those who play golf will ever post a score lower than 90 for 18 holes (“par” is generally 72). The percentage of those who can do so consistently is even lower. For the past 18 months, my “handicap index” … Continue reading →

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