Changing game

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By Chuck Zirkle

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  1. Chuck Zirkle

    Chuck Zirkle
    Mt Pleasant, SC via Rocky Top Tennessee

    Military

    Most of my TT family is aware of my recent medical issues. Have been working hard to get back in shape with rehab/PT. Have been able to play about a dozen rounds in late March until now and seeing improvement after getting a tweak with my golf instructor. As usual ball position and alignment. Starting to feel really good again, attitude and approach to the game. Made a grip change yesterday and my putters seemed to starting find the bottom of the cup. Irons and metals in the middle of the fairway. Although seemed to have lost about 15-20 yards since the back surgery. In talking to my PT and pro, they said that was normal until I get my swing back. Surgery was Oct 17th and last round played was Oct 8th. Am doing exercises three days a week. Got a little over ambitious and found doing to much exercise and back stayed sore. Looks promising and hope to have most of the yardage back in another month of so. Was really down when I started back and almost at the point of selling my clubs and saying no more. With yesterday's performance, feel that there is promise and staring at reaching 80 in September I want to at least shoot my age once in my lifetime. Came close once, three days after my 68th birthday. Shot a 69 and DA me, double bogied the last hole. I played with one of those who likes to keep you informed of what you are shooting. He reminded me as I was walking to the tee that I was on target to shoot my age and he knew that I have a hyperactive mind. The rest is history. I do not play with him anymore. Bless his heart. Also back to playing with my instructor on Wednesdays. It helps. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and not an on-coming train. Hakuna matata.

  2. Guy W

    Guy W
    Statesville, NC

    Keep it up Chuck. Hopefully we'll see you at a TT event soon.
  3. Abdon M

    Abdon M
    Northern California (because it's a big state)

    Great to hear all your hard work is paying off. Please continue to share your progress because I'm sure you're not the only one going through this process. Be well and keep grinding!
  4. DStover

    DStover
    Smithfield, NC

    Hang in their Chuck. Keep making progress!
  5. LGuzman

    LGuzman
    Palm Beaches, FL

    Chuck, please continue to be a "glass Half-Full" guy! Back surgery is no joke and will require some time to get to where you were prior to the surgery. Just keep plugging along, make the necessary changes, and be patient.

    Remember that the TT community is rooting for you!
  6. Andrew A

    Andrew A
    Charlotte, NC

    Progress over perfection! Keep it rolling, Chuck!
  7. Steve R

    Steve R
    Madison AL

    Military
    Keep at it Chuck, hope to see you soon!
  8. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    As a youngster at 76, I’ve settled on simple goals like better ball striking and smarter shot choices. The score isn’t as important as enjoying the time on course and the challenge of the next shot. The scores will fall where they may. For now, my only scoring goal is a HIO before every par 3. Just once before I sell the clubs. Gives me a few more years.
    That you haven’t sold your clubs is already a big win from where you were the day before the back surgery. Hoping you can continue to enjoy playing on into the future.
  9. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Learning to appreciate every day, a hard lesson for me. Hang in there buddy and continue to battle, exactly what I would expect from you. Hope to see you when we get to Hilton Head, if not before.
  10. Amanda S

    Amanda S
    Richmond, Va

    Glad to hear your making progress, Chuck. Keep it up. I’m with ya on the mind games and not wanting to know score, especially when playing well.

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