Don Grose Researches, writes, and produces
the Atlantic Golf Radio Magazine
Don  member at Oakfield Golf and Country Club

It’s always welcome when the harkening of spring is evidenced by the melting of snow and lake waters working their way through the thinning sheets of Nova Scotia winter ice…passing glances at the golf clubs carefully stowed for winter are replaced with longer, lingering looks – and it’s beyond my ability to resist…the putter comes out of the bag – or a wedge – grips get checked – every shot’s for birdie standing alone in the garage.

As you get older this rehearsal time gets short…January to April doesn’t last
nearly as long as it did even fifteen years or so ago…and before you know it
Master’s Weekend gives way to courses opening in Metro Halifax again and we’re back at in earnest again…sadly – our Maritime Golf Season is not a whole lot more than an extension of the preceding season – which  makes it all the more important to attack the opportunity to play with zeal and enthusiasm, a thirst for meeting the courses you play head on – and throttling the personal demons that dare to hold you back from red numbers, or even par, or breaking 80, 90, or 100.

The golf courses need our help. If you golfed 3 times last summer – try and get out and play eight or ten this year. If you golfed a dozen times last year – try and get out three times a month. If you golfed 20 times shoot for 30 – and if you golfed 60 – 80 times – if your game didn’t improve – take a
lesson – and practice a little more. Is there anything better you could be doing with your time ? Take the kids…fresh air, sunshine, a little exercise, camaraderie and there is no more pleasant surrounding than a golf course.

Enjoy your summer ! We’ll see you out there…   Don

“ Every time I saunter down to the first tee I experience a little rush – a little shot of adrenalin, a moment of anxiety and a healthy dose of joy. Is today the day ? Will this be a game to remember or simply a good walk punctuated, with frustration, elation, suspense, competition and a laugh or two ? Whether it’s a fun game complete with needling, a nose to nose character revealing match, or just an early morning, stirring up the dew, golf will never let you down. It’s you and the ball against the course and any other demons you choose to include and at the end of it, it’s your job to find the reason that’s going to bring you back….It is the perfect pastime – drama, romance, comedy, and tragedy all rolled into one.”