Trust Your Gut

Trust Your Gut

Greetings Golfers,

So, two hundred years ago, one of my favorite writers said “Sit down to write what you have thought, and not to think about what you shall write.”

Ok … you’ve been warned.

Last week, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead died. Though I wasn’t a huge fan of the Dead … I really enjoyed this song … and Weir’s singing is what makes it work. You’ll get a kick out of the lyrics.

John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas wrote it … supposedly on the spot in a drunken stupor with Judy Collins, Steven Stills, and Neil Young … and didn’t remember writing it.

Talk about an example of not thinking about what you shall write!

I think sometimes this attitude is good for playing golf. I don’t mean to be reckless or sloppy … I just mean to trust your gut.

Here’s a great story about a guy who trusted his gut … and could really play before he crashed and burned with physical problems. And it looks like he’s making a comeback. This is a really great story - enjoy!

Next week I’ll be at the PGA Show in Orlando. One of my favorite weeks of the year. Hopefully I’ll have some good stories.

Cheers!

Tom Abts
GM/Head PGA Professional
tabts@deerrungolf.com