Winds of Change

Good Morning!!!

I realize that for many of my readers it will not be morning by the time this "Sunday Brunch Edition" of Organic Golf piece is launched. Much like playing golf, my writing isn't about the future but it's more about staying in the moment... so morning it is and shall be. Often, when I sit down at the laptop to write I don't have the foggiest clue what I'm going to write about or where the inspiration comes from. Sometimes, my inspiration comes from watching a golf event on the television (I think Adam Scott will go back to back this week) and sometimes it's a tidbit that I catch in my travels on social media. Other times, I could be in a place like the shower, my bed or in the case of today's piece... outside while walking the dog.

My 4 yr old Muskoka

Strange you think? Maybe so, but I had a moment of clarity while out with my Black Labrador Retriever (Muskoka) on our morning walk (we escorted the Mrs. to work today). I debated what to wear before leaving the house for our walk when I thought that I'll just put on my Bass Pro Shops hoodie (have to stick to my roots), my Mossy Oak lounge pants (see pajamas) and 2GG baseball cap. So off we went and before I hit the corner of my street I felt it. Warmth! The sun felt warm. So as golfers, we all know what that means the winds of change and the seasons are changing. More importantly however, golf season is fast approaching and of course that also signifies that The Masters is also around the corner. I'm sort of bitter about The Masters this year but I'll save that bit for another time. Now I don't want to sound like the starfish in "Finding Nemo" (when their plan goes awry to escape the aquarium) but I couldn't help but notice that... the sun was warmer, the sky was brighter, the birds were chirping a little louder and the smell of muddy grass infiltrated my nostrils.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nflQ_u_VzE

Before we all know it, we'll be heading to our respective courses (I have a new course which I am now the Director of Golf Services at) and we'll be greeted with the sound of golf balls being struck, a chorus of "Fore" reverberating through the air, greenskeepers merrily going about their business on their mowers and with that... the fresh, sweet dewy fragrance that is freshly mowed grass. Sounds, sights and smells that are all part of the organic game that is golf. The forecast here in Niagara looks fantastic this week and our formerly chilling wind will be turning into a more mild breeze. The "winds of change". Embrace them.

Still can't believe this was December 24th

Until the next tee.