I think i used to be a really bad putter. I would stand over a 3 footer and fear missing it. I was only confident of putts that required me to tap into the hole.
I feared going on the putting green because I knew there was a risk of 3 putting and getting a bogey if i didn't get my first putt near enough. Hitting greens on regulation didn't ensure me hitting pars and a good score at the end of the round.
Ever since i resolved to improve my putting and remove the fear of using the putter, I've been shooting scores in the low 80s and even a 79 on a good day !
I now have a new site dedicated on how to putt better providing putting tips for the golfer that wants to lower their golfing scores.
check out http://howtoputtbettertoday.blogspot.com/
Monday, September 13, 2010
Love being outdoors
I love those moments where you're doing something and you just get this super nice feeling. This heartwarming feeling inside of peace and serenity. One such moment i hold dearly in my heart is when i finally got to play a round of golf after 2 weeks of rushing assignments and studying for tests. The freshness of being outdoors in the sunlight and surrounded by greenery made me so happy ! To be one with nature, just doing something simple as swinging the golf club and seeing the ball go in the direction you want it to gives you such a satisfaction that only a golfer would understand.
I want to find back that feeling. The anticipation of going out to the golf course and battling the conditions internal and external, feeling content that even if you don't do anything for the rest of the day you went out and played a good round of golf. That's all i'm looking for now, the excitement to wake up in the morning and play golf, improve that pitching or get more confident with my putting.
I want to find back that feeling. The anticipation of going out to the golf course and battling the conditions internal and external, feeling content that even if you don't do anything for the rest of the day you went out and played a good round of golf. That's all i'm looking for now, the excitement to wake up in the morning and play golf, improve that pitching or get more confident with my putting.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
excited lim is back in business !!!
whoo !
been in a slump for like a month (i'm guessing because that's how long it's been since my last post) but now i'm back in action !
no more distracted by random new 'interesting friends', no more feeling lousy about being unable to achieve goals because they were unrealistically set.
it's the new and improved me ! my new name is excited !
although i'm still figuring out my next step of action, i know that whatever i aim to do, i can !
I GET WHAT I WANT !
been in a slump for like a month (i'm guessing because that's how long it's been since my last post) but now i'm back in action !
no more distracted by random new 'interesting friends', no more feeling lousy about being unable to achieve goals because they were unrealistically set.
it's the new and improved me ! my new name is excited !
although i'm still figuring out my next step of action, i know that whatever i aim to do, i can !
I GET WHAT I WANT !
Monday, August 9, 2010
its raining !
3 tips on playing golf in the rain
the dark clouds have been gathering all morning. i could feel the heat and humidity this morning and knew it would rain before noon. now i'm wondering if it will still be raining when i head out to play golf later. so here are 3 tips on how to maintain your golf game in the rain and wow your competitors by your nonchalance towards adverse weather.
1. prepare your wet weather gear
most importantly, a rain coat, an umbrella and a hat to protect you from getting too wet. it is important to keep yourself as dry as possible. you don't want to catch a cold halfway through the round. also avoid light colored bottoms because the ground is wet and you don't want to get mud splattered on your pants from walking or flying divots.
2. don't rush your putts
maintain your pre-putt routine of checking the break and adjust for whether the green will be faster or slower due to the rain. then make sure you are relaxed before putting. most people tend to ignore reading the break like they would in normal weather and try to hurry up so they can take shelter from the rain under the umbrella. doing this will see yourself 3 putting on more holes
3. enjoy the beauty of the rain and get more connected with nature
rain is all part of the water cycle. evaporation, condensation and then rainfall. a simple concept we learned at a young age that connects the earth (soil and plants), sky (clouds) and the sea. it is such an amazing process, yet we are too caught up with the rush of life that we take this for granted. rain brings water that is essential to our lives and without it the earth would be a sad place. i think of the places that are in drought and appreciate the weather in singapore. thank you rain for cooling our city !
follow these 3 tips of playing golf in the rain and you will see that your golfing score does not drastically increase from your usual score so you win your competitors !
the dark clouds have been gathering all morning. i could feel the heat and humidity this morning and knew it would rain before noon. now i'm wondering if it will still be raining when i head out to play golf later. so here are 3 tips on how to maintain your golf game in the rain and wow your competitors by your nonchalance towards adverse weather.
1. prepare your wet weather gear
most importantly, a rain coat, an umbrella and a hat to protect you from getting too wet. it is important to keep yourself as dry as possible. you don't want to catch a cold halfway through the round. also avoid light colored bottoms because the ground is wet and you don't want to get mud splattered on your pants from walking or flying divots.
2. don't rush your putts
maintain your pre-putt routine of checking the break and adjust for whether the green will be faster or slower due to the rain. then make sure you are relaxed before putting. most people tend to ignore reading the break like they would in normal weather and try to hurry up so they can take shelter from the rain under the umbrella. doing this will see yourself 3 putting on more holes
3. enjoy the beauty of the rain and get more connected with nature
rain is all part of the water cycle. evaporation, condensation and then rainfall. a simple concept we learned at a young age that connects the earth (soil and plants), sky (clouds) and the sea. it is such an amazing process, yet we are too caught up with the rush of life that we take this for granted. rain brings water that is essential to our lives and without it the earth would be a sad place. i think of the places that are in drought and appreciate the weather in singapore. thank you rain for cooling our city !
follow these 3 tips of playing golf in the rain and you will see that your golfing score does not drastically increase from your usual score so you win your competitors !
working towards my next goal
having achieved my goal of breaking 80 in a competition, i am starting to see the importance of setting goals because of the satisfaction you receive when you achieve them. although i still haven't fully gotten over the fear of setting goals because i fear i won't be able to follow through on them.
i am now working on my new and improved goal of playing a gross score of 75 and to make it more exciting, i set my goal to play 75 in the upcoming Singapore National Amateur Open.
i will do my best and focus on each hole instead of the outcome. whether or not i make it into the top 8 is irrelevant. taking it one shot at a time is more important. i can't allow myself to give up after the first 6 holes. even if i hit a bad shot, i will still do well. concentrating on connecting my conscious and subconscious to allow myself to get the ball to the target is the most important. i play my best by taking control of my thoughts and bringing myself into the zone to play my best !
i can do it ! it will be so awesome when i achieve my goal !
i am now working on my new and improved goal of playing a gross score of 75 and to make it more exciting, i set my goal to play 75 in the upcoming Singapore National Amateur Open.
i will do my best and focus on each hole instead of the outcome. whether or not i make it into the top 8 is irrelevant. taking it one shot at a time is more important. i can't allow myself to give up after the first 6 holes. even if i hit a bad shot, i will still do well. concentrating on connecting my conscious and subconscious to allow myself to get the ball to the target is the most important. i play my best by taking control of my thoughts and bringing myself into the zone to play my best !
i can do it ! it will be so awesome when i achieve my goal !
school rumble
this is the ending song of school rumble season 2
i think its so cute and upbeat !
listening to it brightens up the dark sky that is getting more and more ominous
if i ever forget you i'm sorry
Sunday, August 8, 2010
buffets give you power to play better golf
i've been seeing all the advertisements for the new variety show on channel 5 called 'buffetlicious' and the food just makes my mouth water. sad to say, i haven't caught any of the episodes but i guess the idea of going to buffets have been feeding into my subconscious mind so this week i went to 2 buffets. i probably have the over-indulgence on good food to thank for my ability to hit the ball so well on saturday that led to my first time playing below 80 in a competition !
thursday night i enjoyed the crystal jade steamboat buffet, or more well known as the xiao long bao (xlb) buffet with the 'rojaks' ate 2 longs of xlb = 10 xiao long baos and super alot of other steamboat-y foods. i almost burst from the full-ness
friday night my mom treated me to the lobster buffet at the ritz carlton. i ate so much lobster, prawns, sashimi that i had to keep loosening my belt lol
people tend to really overeat at buffets thinking they must stuff themselves with as much food as possible in order to eat their money's worth. i find that i have devised a way to eat a large amount of food at buffets by eating slowly such that i am one of the last few people still eating dessert while everyone else is clutching their stomachs.
so if you are looking for a quickfix way to improve your golf score in an upcoming important competition, do consider stuffing yourself on buffets starting 2 or 3 days before the game.
you should see some improvement in that you will be able to hit your driver that 5 to 10 meters longer.
trust me.
thursday night i enjoyed the crystal jade steamboat buffet, or more well known as the xiao long bao (xlb) buffet with the 'rojaks' ate 2 longs of xlb = 10 xiao long baos and super alot of other steamboat-y foods. i almost burst from the full-ness
friday night my mom treated me to the lobster buffet at the ritz carlton. i ate so much lobster, prawns, sashimi that i had to keep loosening my belt lol
people tend to really overeat at buffets thinking they must stuff themselves with as much food as possible in order to eat their money's worth. i find that i have devised a way to eat a large amount of food at buffets by eating slowly such that i am one of the last few people still eating dessert while everyone else is clutching their stomachs.
so if you are looking for a quickfix way to improve your golf score in an upcoming important competition, do consider stuffing yourself on buffets starting 2 or 3 days before the game.
you should see some improvement in that you will be able to hit your driver that 5 to 10 meters longer.
trust me.
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