The Essence of Golf: Jerry Wiese Photography

Early Tee Time

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:48:27 GMT

]]>One of the great joys of playing golf is waking up with the summer sun and being the first on the course.

First Tee

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:00:25 GMT

]]>Excitement, hope, optimism, pessimism, fear, dread, are emotions all golfers feel, at one time or another, on the first tee.

Checking the Wind

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:04:33 GMT

]]>It is or should be part of every player's pre shot routine. Grab some grass, throw it into the air and get an idea as to how the wind may affect your shot.

First Cut

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:10:08 GMT

]]>Even if you do miss the fairway on your tee shot, all is not lost. The first cut of rough is not bad at all. Sometimes a nice fluffy lie in the in the first cut seems to be easier to hit from than a tight lie in the fairway.

Loose Impediment

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:15:50 GMT

]]>Sometimes, usually after a good shot, your ball will end up in an unusual situation. Fortunately, if a "loose impediment" interferes with your next shot, the rules allow you relief.

Long Bunker Shot

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:21:08 GMT

]]>One of the most difficult golf shots, even for tour pros, is the long shot out of a bunker. It takes a lot of practice and great skill to be consistent with this shot.

Easy Wedge

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:45:32 GMT

]]>One of the most satisfying feelings in all of golf is a well struck wedge that lands pin high.

Stiff

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:50:10 GMT

]]>One of the biggest thrills to golfers of any skill level is to hit a shot and have it stop a foot or less from the pin.

Mark It

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:56:50 GMT

]]>It is a good idea to always mark your ball, clean it, and take your time even with short putts. Most strokes are lost on and around the greens

Birdie Putt

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:24:45 GMT

]]>Makin' birdies, that's what it's all about.

Deep Rough

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:29:23 GMT

]]>Sooner or later, we all end up in the tall grass. It is how we play our next shot that will determine our score on this hole.

Drivin' Down the Sun

jerry@stcroixriverpictures.com (Jerry Wiese Photography) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:35:08 GMT

]]>The last drive of the day. Hopefully it's a good one. Even if it's not, another round, good shots, not so good shots, friends, fun, laughter, needling, nothing better.