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It's all about putting
I’ve always thought that the game of golf emphasizes putting too much. In my opinion, golf should be more about swinging the club. Golf course designers don’t agree. The courses that have … more
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PA Game Commission updates public on CWD!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently released an update on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), stating they have found more deer carrying CWD this year than the one before. CWD is an always fatal, … more
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Cosmos and I certainly didn’t regret completing our training runs last week when we crossed the finish line of the Lake Placid Half Marathon on Sunday!
Will I regret this?
They say you never regret a workout. While I definitely agree with this, it doesn’t mean it’s easy to get up and complete that workout. This past week was the last week of our … more
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Sandra did well fishing on the Beaverkill with her husband one evening last weekend during a spinner fall, and caught this beautiful rainbow trout on a Rusty Spinner.
Smoke clears, rain falls, rainbows rise
Last week we experienced an unprecedented phenomenon when clouds of smoke from wildfires in Canada billowed across the Eastern Seaboard, from Vermont down to South Carolina, polluting the atmosphere … more
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Traditional bass opener not exciting!
The opening day of the bass fishing season used to be a big deal. Anglers could hardly wait for the third Saturday in June to go bass fishing. But since the NY DEC now allows anglers to fish for bass … more
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Seth Cavarretta demonstrated tying flies on his vise at the CFFC Museum last Saturday. The session was also live broadcasted via Zoom to members of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild around the world.
Seth Cavarretta Fly Tyer
Friday’s rainstorm was much welcomed, as we desperately need rain – last week was the first time we can ever remember seeing lawns burned brown in May, and the Beaverkill on Friday … more
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Taking responsibility for ourselves helps everyone around us be successful too.
The counterintuitive path to team success
One of the most challenging parts of being a good teammate is knowing when to sacrifice yourself for the highest good of the group. It can seem productive to frequently shy away from giving your … more
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Using Measuring Devices
If you have been playing golf over the past 7 years, you must have noticed many people using measuring devices on the course to help them find out how far they are from the flag. This practice has … more
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Spraying gypsy moths
In an effort to protect wildlife habitat, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is spraying nearly 110,000 acres of state game lands this spring. Spraying will start in late May and June. The Game … more
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Being radically honest with yourself is more important to seeing results than following a radical program.
Radical program or radical honesty?
How many times have you tried to convince yourself that if you just worked harder or if your program was more challenging, then you’d see the changes to your health that you’re looking … more
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March Browns and the life cycle of the Mayfly
Trout fishing in our rivers and streams has been productive, despite the low flows and lack of rain. With water levels at less than half their normal volume, we are fortunate that temperatures have … more
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Know your yardages
Many times when giving a student a golf lesson, I ask them about their expectations. How far do you hit a seven iron or driver? Is your goal to break 100 or 90 or lower.   Expectations are … more
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Deer blood kills Lyme disease!
University of Massachusetts conducted a study about Lyme disease. The study demonstrates that the blood of the whitetail deer kills the corkscrew-shaped bacterium that causes Lyme disease. The … more
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The sleep masters themselves from left to right: Baxter, Barley, Brady, and Molly.
Lessons from my dogs about sleep
My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be … more
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Good fishing and Catskill Legends
Our rivers and streams are low for this time of year, as often happens in May when we haven’t had much rain; and the trees leafing out are a major draw on the water table. On Sunday afternoon, … more
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The grip
The only connection you have to the club are your hands. It is very important that they are placed on the golf club properly. There are three options that are taught in golf depending on your hand … more
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Students air rifle competition!
Elizabeth Handy, a student senior at Mohawk Valley Christian Academy in Little Falls, NY was crowned the national champion of the Air Rifle Competition Tournament.   Handy said, “Coming in … more
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Shad Run and Shad Flies
The trout fishing has been picking up, with water levels now down a bit below the average flow, making area rivers and streams easier to wade. During Mid-May a whole spate of flies should be hatching … more
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Take a moment today to not only say what you’re grateful for, but allow that feeling to sink into your body as well. This is where the magic lies.
Gratitude: simple yet powerful
One of my main philosophies when it comes to health is that health is a state of being, not just a destination you reach or achievement you accomplish. While setting and achieving goals is also a … more
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PA increases doe tags!
The Pennsylvania Game Commissioners, at their quarterly meeting in April, voted to increase the number of antlerless deer licenses available to hunters this year by 147,000. The commissioners … more
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Re-gripping clubs
As a golf instructor, I see many clubs from my students that are in need of re-gripping. Most people do not realize the importance of this type of maintenance.   During the golf swing, you … more
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League play and rules
This is the time of the year golf leagues around the county are starting to play. I thought this would be a good time to explain some strategies and rules. Most leagues are scoring points based … more
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Strength training at home can be just as effective as in the gym with a few tools to master progressive overload.
Creative ways to change up your workouts
Strength training is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. Using resistance to load your muscles and bones helps you get stronger, increase bone density, decrease your likelihood of falling … more
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The marvelous month of May and remembering Ward Blade
The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” certainly rang true this spring. After what seemed like an interminable period of dark wet, gloomy weather we are now basking in the sun … more
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Benefits of practicing golf drills
Over the years of giving golf instruction, I have given my students many different types of drills to help them improve their golf game. I always tell my students, in order to change your swing, you … more
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