During pandamic, I decide not to play with my golf buddies, so mostly I play with three players I don’t know. Often, someone is one of these types I want avoid. I try not to get bothered in my game, but it is not pleasant to play with someone who distrupt other ppl’s play.

1. Slow players Being serious in game is fine. Someone delays pace of play annoying all three others.

2. Standing near me or moving when I try to hit a ball. I can see you when I swing.

3. Giving swing tips during play. Hey, Mr./ Mrs. Know-It All. I have hundreds of tips to give you about your swing. We all know it doesn’t work in golf.

4. Doesn’t pay attention to other people’s play. Some golfers don’t help others to find balls even though they are close by. Or, they don’t respect other players’ play.

5. Talking too much and too loudly. I like small talk during waiting at the tee box. Some people tell a long story during play. I can hear you.

6. Angry golfer: I’ve seen more angry golfers than Jon Rahm and Sergio.

The most important thing is that I try not to be a golfer like them. A part of becoming a better player. Maybe someone would say they get annoyed by me because I am always in rush.

Recently, I’ve practiced swings at home or a driving range almost two hours everyday except golf round days. Mostly drivers. I got a lot of progress for my driver swing. Now I comfortably hit 180+ with my driver. Of course, I make a lot of mistakes during rounds, still I am very confident with my driver.

When I focus on one thing, another problem is coming. I probably need to change my iron swing as the way I changed driver swing. More ‘right to left’ than ‘back to front’

The most surprising news in golf after tournaments back from Coronavirus was Bryson’s bulking up and the longest driving distance. People who were still in traditional golf side doubted his results from his change, before today’s winning. I sometimes don’t like to listen when TV commentors were cynical about any efforts to change golf style. Bryson was the most controversial one. Now those commentors call him a Game Changer.

I wished to see Matthew’s winning who were originally from this area, but I am very admired by all efforts Bryson put on his game. It was fun to watch Incredible Hulk.

Most golfer’s idol is Tiger Woods. They got to love golf more by watching his games. When I started golfing and watching tournaments in 2011, he wasn’t playing as much. Instead, I was lucky to have a favorite player, Rory who inspired me to love golf more.

The first PGA tour tournament I watched was 2011 US Open. My friends were watching it together supporting YE Yang who was in the champion group at the final round. I was so amazed to watch Rory’s outstanding play and 2011 US open winning. Since then, I’ve been a big fan for Rory and PGA tournaments.

In my opinion after watching hundreds of tournaments, Rory is still the best ball striker in golf. I love to watch Rory, Adam and Webb’s games, as well as all Korean players and Tiger. For me, every pga and lpga game are more dramatic than most TV shows. I can’t wait for US open final round tomorrow!

WOW! I am so excited to know I can finally drive to US open! Most major tournaments were held in other states I couldn’t even imagine to go. It will take two hours to drive to San Diego from LA, but I feel this is so close. Even the best news is that 2023 US Open will be at LA country club!

I did it! My balls with driver reached more than my longest distance in previous rounds at 6th and 11th holes. It was an amazing feeling to reach green with driver and wood, and make two putts for par at 350 yard par 4.

Today I was actually able to make six good driver shots during a round. The result was a good score. I may forget this swing at next rounds and get frustrated again, but at least I am certain about what I need to work on.

A golfer in a same tee time several times, asked me how my game went. I told me I am having a trouble to change my driver swing. He was surprised saying “ your driver shots are alway in fairway and good, why do you want to change?” I used to be on tee box without any thoughts and hit 150 yard straight. Short but straight. My 3 wood has longer distances a lot of times. That is one of reasons I can lower my scores. My game will stay still like this forever, if I am not able to make my ball on green with two strokes in par 4s.

Things are different now. Since I was really into my driver downswing and impact, I couldn’t hit ball straight anymore. On the tee box, starting set up, I have too many thoughts. I’v learned so many tips through youtube lessons and reminded many skills. My body doesn’t remember my swing I practiced for hours during last couple of days. I made only three straight driver shots during the round. Those three shots were not as good as I felt during my practice.

I still see some positive facts that I at least feel how I should swing and my distance gets better. I just need to be patient and practice more until I used to be a new swing. I know it can take months to have a little addition on my swing. No problem. I have years to play this game.

Most golfers probably have a favorite golf club. Mine used to be old M4 3 wood. I had a couple of golf rounds to be used with my new sim max 3 wood. Now I LOVE this new club so much! My favorite!

I feel very confident when I hold 3 wood. Most of time, I get results as expected. This club is a game saver while I am working on a big change of my driver swing.

Not only my distance increased 10 to 20 yard, but most of my shots are straight with this 3 wood. My old M4 had tendency to go right. Now I don’t need to worry about it. I don’t think I have a change for my wood swing, but club change makes a big difference on my game. Sim Driver?

When I practiced today, I felt I could make motions I’ve worked on and made several good shots. I really wanted to have them in my swing. Great feeling… But the feeling has gone again and didn’t come back. Oh! I Got It!/////Oops! Never Mind…

That is why I like this game and keep practicing. I am not alone.

I was happy Dustin Johnson won Fedex Cup. He won Fedex Cup and World number one. Still, Dustin Johnson only hit 2 fairways during second round at Tour Championship comparing 11 hits on third round. l know why: this is Golf. Catch me if you can.

Derrick is the most popular teaching pro at Rancho Park. I never got lessons from him, but we’ve known for years, because I’ve come to the course and driving range so aften. Sometimes when I was at the driving range, he gave small tips on my swing.

On Thursday, he saw me and gave tips about my address position. I’ve seen thousands of pro swings and so many different address positions. I realized I didn’t find an address position for my driver which makes me comfortable. I followed some of his tips and my takeaway and backswing got much easier.