Thanks To Audio Books, And Much To Bryce's Chagrin, I Am Now A Better Golfer!

For the sixth straight weekend, Bryce had beatenbefore, but one that made a lot of sense. He said
me. At first I blamed my new set of golf clubs, thenthat he listens to an audio book by his favorite
I thought my sore wrist may be the reason. Maybeauthor throughout his 18 holes, which limits his
my eyesight was starting to go? Who knows. I useddistractions and keeps his play fluid and natural.
to score a good three or four shots better thanI figured that if it works for him, it might work for
Bryce on a regular basis. Now it seems to be theme! So I purchased an audio book by Nora Roberts,
other way around. I needed to find something toas well as a Star Wars audio book. Then came last
give me a competitive advantage, something that willSaturday. Bryce was a little puzzled when he saw me
consistently cut a few strokes from my score sowalking around the course with my walkman in my
that I can even the playing field with Bryce. But whatpocket and earphones in my ears. But he became
is there to do? There's no magic pill I can take, noeven more puzzled when I got into a groove and
magic drink that will help. I reread all the golf books Ibeat him by five strokes, the first time I had
had, watched all the golf videos I had accumulateddefeated him in almost two months!
over the years. Maybe I was forgetting to keep myWhen Bryce asked me what I had changed in my
left arm straight? Not following through correctly?game that allowed me to relax and focus so well, I
I doubt that it's any kind of mechanical problem.just shrugged my shoulders and pretended that I had
After all, I've been golfing for 28 years, and I've hadno idea. Did he really think I was going to reveal my
the same motion, swing and physical tendencies thenew secret?
entire way. So I did some research online, and cameThanks to audio books, and much to Bryce's chagrin,
across a tip from a golf pro that I've never heard ofI am now a better golfer!