try living in the North!

Living in Central Pennsylvania, I could have it worse, but, man, do we have a long winter!

Frankly, I do like it. I love golf but it is good for me, my family, my students, and my sanity to get away for a few months. I don't travel South to play; I just wait it out.

Recently, however, I transferred my clubs from their hibernation corner in our bedroom into the trunk of the car. I've heard the practice green at a nearby golf course call my name and I think I'll soon reply with a visit. In the back seat, I've placed two extra jackets (a legitimate need through May) and a new hat that I ordered from VistaPrint.

The hat is fairly symbolic for me. Prior to that and for several years, I always wore a personalized cap that was provided for me by a major manufacturer through my job. As a TPC golf professional, this manufacturer was very, very kind to me and provided, frankly, anything I asked for free of charge. When I lost my job, however, I also lost that arrangement. It is time to move on.

The hat reads:

Earn "Income for Life" from Home
www.website.ws/kbpga

The website links to a promotion piece provided by Global Domains International, a stable and growing company that offers one of the best opportunities online. Those that work online are almost certainly familiar with GDI, but the average person "on the street" has never heard of it. I don't do my best work hiding behind a computer screen, so hopefully I can drum up a conversation or two.

Back to Golf!

Here's a few suggestions regarding getting back into "the swing of things." (get it? swing? punny, I know)
You've heard all of them before, but they are worth repeating:

• Stretch - a lot!
• Swing a weighted club
• Chip and pitch a lot to work on your balance, tempo, and feel (I'd give you that advice in October, however)
• Schedule a series of lessons with your PGA professional. This is the time of the year to make swing changes. Do it before the season really gets established and while you're re-learning your feel and swing anyway.
• Check your equipment, especially your grips, to be sure there isn't something in your bag that keeps you from playing better.

As always, I welcome your comments and questions.

All the best!