DustySchmidt
It's Been Awhile
Long time no blog! I can't recall going more than a couple of weeks without blogging in the last oh, half decade or so.A lot has gone on in my life the this year so far. First off, I have switched to a vegan diet on the recommendation of my doctors. While this sounded like an awful idea to me at fir... Read More →
Making Some Progress!
Things have been starting to improve quite nicely on the links this past week. After hitting it good but struggling around the greens, I was able to put it together quite nicely this week.On Monday I played El Camino CC and was able to shoot an even par 72 on a course that was very odd and quirk... Read More →
Getting Back in The Swing of Things
This week was really huge for my golf game. I got a lot of hard work done. I am feeling much more comfortable with everything, no question.I started off the week playing a practice round on Monday for a 3 day event in Oceanside, CA. The course was bizarre and pretty bad to be honest. The course was ... Read More →
First Tournament Back
Today I played my first tournament of the year at Temecula Creek golf club on the Golden State tour. It was great to be back playing. It felt "right" being out there. The weather was fantastic as was the condition of the course. Unfortunately my golf game left something to be desired as I strugg... Read More →
Returning To The Game I Love
I have spent most of this year post black Friday figuring out what I want out of life. I was also able to spend a great deal of time reflecting upon poker and what it means to me. The whole process revealed a lot about myself and I was able to learn a lot. I came to the realization that I love golf ... Read More →
End of Year Update
Well this month has sure been a mixed bag. On one hand it has been great. We had a great Christmas as a family. I was able to root on my Ducks to a PAC 12 title and a Rose Bowl berth. The weather here in Oregon was much drier than normal which was nice. I also got to go out with some buddies and... Read More →
Tony G is on to something...
About a month ago I decided that both in fairness to my students (it is definitely important for me as a coach to be actively playing so I can have a feel for the games in the same way my students do) and as a way to stay sharp, I needed to grind some poker. The problem is I had no money in my ... Read More →
The Problem With an Online Poker Rating System
I want to preface this blog with a statement that I am A. Opposed to HUDS, B. Opposed to “fish tracking software” and C. opposed to the selling of hand histories which aid people to make decisions against people using information gained from hands in which they were not involved in.Much has been... Read More →
Liquidation Sale/Bandon Dunes!!!
As a follow up to my last blog, I want to continue to make everyone aware that we are selling the last of the Imagine Media copies of Treat Your Poker Like A Business for 50% off the already reduced price. I guess you could say it is a bit of a fire sale at this point. Treat Your Poker Like A Busine... Read More →
My Goals At Bluefire
Hey Bluefire members. I just wanted to say how excited I am to begin producing content for you all. I consider it quite an honor to be a part of the team, and I look forward to the challenge of producing better and better content all the time. I love the challenge of trying to do things as well a... Read More →