John Marc Hickey

07
May
Am I Getting Better at Golf? Looking at the Signs

Am I Getting Better at Golf? Looking at the Signs

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a range pro chasing consistency, golf improvement can feel like chasing shadows.
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06
May
Playing Through: Knowing When to Go and When to Wait

Playing Through: Knowing When to Go and When to Wait

In golf, few situations require as much social awareness and restraint as the decision to “play through” a slower group.
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05
May
Breaking 90: The Mental Game of Mid-Handicap Golfers

Breaking 90: The Mental Game of Mid-Handicap Golfers

For many amateur golfers, breaking 90 is a rite of passage—an unspoken milestone that separates the casual from the
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02
May
Chip Shots - May 2nd 2025

Chip Shots - May 2nd 2025

I'm currently lining up my first shot at my local municipal course. I've been practicing indoors
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02
May
Tee Time and Toasts: The Social Norms of Alcohol on the Golf Course

Tee Time and Toasts: The Social Norms of Alcohol on the Golf Course

Golf isn’t just a sport—it’s a social ritual. Whether you're there for the challenge, the
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01
May
How to Get Out of Bunker Shots with Confidence

How to Get Out of Bunker Shots with Confidence

For many golfers, bunker shots are one of the most intimidating parts of the game. Whether it's the
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30
Apr
A Brief History of Golf

A Brief History of Golf

Golf, early called the "gentleman's game," has a long, storied history that winds its way from
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29
Apr
Getting Paired With Another Golfer: Nerves and Social Protocol

Getting Paired With Another Golfer: Nerves and Social Protocol

Golf is often thought of as a solitary sport—just you, the course, and your thoughts. But more often than
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28
Apr
The Unspoken Rules of Golf Attire: What to Wear on the Course

The Unspoken Rules of Golf Attire: What to Wear on the Course

Golf, often seen as a blend of sport and tradition, carries with it a unique set of cultural expectations — and
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25
Apr
Chip Shots - April 25th, 2025

Chip Shots - April 25th, 2025

Colorado is starting to warm up, but is as unpredictable as ever. We have had cool-to-warm days, but in the
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