http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog In Golf To Serve Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:41:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The course of life can often get more treacherous and uncertain than most of us are able to handle on our own.  When the heavy storms loom overhead and our visibility get clouded, and we’re staring down the barrel of a fairway that is dangerous and unfamiliar, we need someone ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=26 Golfers have always had an affection for the old courses, especially the ones in Scotland.  Courses used to be built with a hint of intrigue and a lot of creativity, with blind tee shots and hidden greens nestled throughout.  If you don’t stay on your toes you can easily find ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=25 One common trait I see among a lot of average weekend golfers is unrealistic expectations of their game.  They often have full-time jobs and families to take care of, yet they want to play like the pros.  Many of them could if they were willing to make the sacrifice, but ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=24 http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=23 The late author, A.A. Milne, in his book, Not That It Matters, wrote: “Oh there are other reasons why golf is the best game in the world for the bad player, and sometimes I am tempted to go farther and say that it is a better game for the bad player ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=22 The late Ben Hogan used to tell of a reoccurring dream he had throughout his career in golf.  In his dream he was at the end of a perfect round after making birdies hole after hole, hitting each shot with pinpoint precision.  He would walk off of the seventeenth green ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=21 When Dr. Tom came to me looking for help with his swing, he was as frustrated as any golfer I’d ever seen.  He’d been to teachers all over the U.S., trying desperately to improve the quality of his game, yet he couldn’t seem to get past the wall he’d hit ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=20 To say that golf is an addictive sport is a monumental understatement.  There is perhaps no other game on earth that so completely captivates the hearts and minds of those who play it.  It is a game that both frustrates and fascinates us, crushing our dreams and lifting our hopes, ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=19 Taking up golf can be a daunting prospect for anyone, especially those with little experience in the game, but it doesn’t have to be. Children, generally, have no fear when it comes to trying something new. Jesus recognized this when He was descended upon by curious children but his disciples ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=18 Golf is a sport of integrity and honesty. No black-and-white striped referees walk down the fairways with you. No umpire notices whether you improved your lie or not. You are expected to make the call or ruling, no matter how painful the penalty will be, as pro golfer Tom Kite ... http://wallyarmstrong.com/blog/?p=17