1st Tee Stories
“I’d rather you grab a small bucket and make every single ball count than grab a large and just ‘drag and swing’ for an hour.” -Michael Midgette, PGA
As a PGA Professional and Instructor who’s passionate about the competitive side of the game, I’d like to share some of my observations and recommendations concerning PRACTICE. The top three “complaints” I hear from amateur golfers I coach are:
The game of golf is a lot different than the other sports. I believe the #1 overall challenge in golf is that you are out on the course alone. No teammates to back you up if you happen to make a mistake, no players on the bench waiting to substitute in to give you a break if you start to slip a bit. You, against the course, 5 hours of a mental and physical test.
Hey there! My name is Whitney Hickman, and I am currently a professional golfer on the mini-tour circuit. I’m going to give you guys a little WITB (What’s in the Bag), and also let you in on a few of my favorite must-have accessories when I’m practicing or on the course.
I’m a big planner and I alway want to make sure I am prepared in any situation. My friends call me the mom of the group because I’m the one carrying anything they might need from band-aids to hand sanitizer. This practice of mine is no different when I head to the golf course. I want to be certain I have what I need at all times. I know I get hungry throughout the day so when I am burning energy on the golf course, I want to be prepared.
We all know this feeling. The first tee jitters. It takes a lot of practice and control to make sure your time on the course is well spent. All the practice leads up to that first moment. That’s why I make sure to start my tee time off right with a Golf Energy Bar 1st Tee PLUS+ bar.