10 Worthwhile Things to Do During the US Open Rain Delay
Ok, so we have to do *something* during the (very likely) upcoming rain delays at Bethpage Black. So here are a few (hopefully) worthwhile ideas to consider..
1. Listen to a TED speech online – As the title says, “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world” – I cannot think of a better way to spend a few free moments than by listening to one of these amazing talks. I just listened to one by John Wooden, the former esteemed UCLA college basketball coach (just search for John Wooden) He is in his nineties in this is talk and as sharp as a tack. Check them out here at Ted Talks
2. Make a commitment to improve your golf game – If your like me and your (trying) to watch the US Open you cannot help but get inspired to improve your game. So make a plan to DO IT. During the delay, call up your local pro to take a few lesson, go online and buy a book like, The Golf of Your Dreams
3. Read a good book – While the delay is going on, go pick up one of your favorite books. I just started reading “The Great Gatsby” for the first time in years and just loving it. For non-fiction books I have started reading books by business success coach, Steve Chandler. An amazing guy whose story of rising to success is even MORE amazing. Or pick up a golf related book. I just ordered The Italian Summer: Golf, Food, and Family at Lake Como.
4. Visit some other top golf blogs – we have some wonderful golf blog online now and I will give you just a sample here. Not only are a lot of these folks great bloggers and wonderful writers but I have had the privilege of speaking and interacting with a number of them and you couldn’t find a nicer bunch of folks. Here’s just a few (and I know I am leaving tons of deserving folks out):
Hooked on Golf Blog – Simply one of the best.
Golf Girl Diary – Patricia now has one of the coolest, hippest most fashionable golf blogs on the net.
Armchair Golf Blog – Neil at Armchair produces some of the best golf content on the web – bar none.
Mike Pedersen Golf – One of the sharpest golf dudes online. Always great content and you will always learn *something*
Travelling Golfer - I love this blog. Simple, clean and always awesome information for (what else) the traveling golfer
Andrew Rice Golf - always well-researched and great stuff at Andrews blog
Sandbox8 – Another truly outstanding golf site. One of the first I always visit.
GolfBlogger – John’s blog is probably the second I visit each day. Well worth your time.
20th Hole Golf Blog – another excellent golf blog
Pink Diva Golf – The pink color scheme just works great on this site. And I love the posts, product reviews, really everything (and soon to be improved from what I hear)
7. Reflect on the Good Stuff – Take a few moments to reflect on the good stuff. Even though we are in the midst of a recession *most* of us have places to live, food to eat, (hopefully) good health and, of course, the wonder and magic of the game of golf – a vast majority of the world does not have these. And what about fresh air, good friends, family, clean water, warm sunshine, cuddly pets and on and on. Gratitude is a good thing and the more your practice it the more you have to be grateful for. Amazing how that works.
8. Practice Listening – I am pretty guilty of this when golf tournaments are on. I kinda shut down the world and watch the tournament. But, when there is a rain delay there is no excuse not to give my (your) full attention to family members or friends. It is not an easy thing to do to just shut up and give your full attention to someone else without throwing in your own judgments and trying to “fix” the situation.
8. Surprise someone – Surprises are always fun (hey that’s the purpose, right?) there are so many different ways to surprise someone. From writing a handwritten note (really, when is the last time you did that?) to whisking your significant other off on a weekend trip or a simple bouquet of flowers to lift someone’s spirits. Remember, it doesn’t have to be special occasions (like birthdays) it can be anytime (that’s the beauty of surprise!) and it’s not about expense. You have time during this rain delay so have some fun and start scheming to surprise somebody!
9. Fix Something – During this rain delay take one thing on your fix it list and get to work. In my case, I have a screen door that shits abnormally loud but I (and the rest of the family) have decided to ignore it. There are probably tons of these little projects that you can do during the rain delay but you have to make a list and start with just one thing. You’ll be surprised how many fixes you can accomplish. Ok, so you may lose a few holes on TV but there ARE 18, so you have time. Check out one of these sites: Do it Yourself, Bob Vila or Ask the Builder.
10. Give Something to Someone - Put your imagination to work during the delay and get into the giving mode. Your next round plan to give your buddies a REALLY good cigar or a sleeve of PRO – V’s or a free round at your club. Or buy someone a cool CD or book. Join somewhere like UPromise – to help pay for your kids (or grandkids) college. To get more giving (and kindness ideas) ideas check out this list at HelpOthers
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- U.S. Open Favorite
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Thank you for your kind words, Doug. I am glad to have Golf Dash Blog on my blogroll. Keep up the nice work. Now if we could just do something about getting this U.S. Open resolved.