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Freedom is the most precious gift given to all of us. It
isn’t free, but it’s fought for. Have you ever wondered why tears so
freely come to our eyes when we hear the Star Spangled Banner as our
flag waves in the distance? Why do we value our freedom and hold it so
close to our hearts?
Our freedom was a God-given gift given to those who so valiantly
fought for this liberty. These brave patriots hungered for freedom of
choice, for their rights, and to worship according to the dictates of
their own heart. The patriots fought with every fiber of strength they
had, both bond and free.
When we pledge allegiance to our flag, what does that mean to us? Do
we take our freedom for granted? Many countries have no rights and are
not at liberty to say what they feel or to worship as they please. In
some countries, Christianity cannot be preached among the people.
Newspapers, media, and even the Internet are all government controlled.
Do we think of the freedom we possess? Have you ever thought about the
patriots who fought for the liberty that we enjoy? These brave men
desired to live in a free land, not ruled by a monarchy.
Why do we celebrate the fourth of July? On July 4, 1776, Thomas
Jefferson wrote the "Declaration of Independence." This document
inspired every patriot to fight for his liberty. As General George
Washington stood before the Continental Army with the document in his
hand, he took a look at the weary men before him in their tattered
clothes, and he realized they had not eaten a decent meal for months.
These underfed men were a sight! Washington knew his men needed to be
inspired and this document would do the trick.
As he read the declaration out loud, not a sound was heard as the men
listened. They were touched when he came to the part, "…We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among
these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
As these patriots listened to every word, they were buoyed up,
inspired, ready to fight for their freedom against the tyranny placed
upon them. The fire inside them grew and no one could stop the need they
felt for liberty. The "Declaration of Independence" was inspired of
God.
Many of these patriots were willing to die for freedom. Nathan Hale, a
23-year-old artist and schoolteacher, felt the conviction of his
beliefs so strongly that he agreed to go on a dangerous mission for
George Washington. He was caught with sketches of British gun
emplacements and the penalty for being a spy was to be hanged. As he
marched up the steps of the gallows, he held his head high. When he
turned to face the people, he declared boldly, "I regret that I have but
one life to give for my country."
Many of these brave men were even willing to die for their liberty,
for their family, for peace and equality. The Continental Army consisted
of farmers and merchants, not learned in the way of combat. Many were
barefoot and in tattered clothes. They lacked enough food for everyone
and many times went hungry but yet they still fought for what they
believed in. The patriots knew the value of freedom and were willing to
pay the price.
When Thomas Paine saw the sad condition of the Continental Army, he
wrote, "These are the times that try men’s souls…Tyranny, like hell, is
not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the
harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too
cheap, we esteem too lightly: ‘Tis dearness only that gives everything
its value. Heaven knows how to set a proper price upon its goods; and it
would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as Freedom should
not be highly rated."
They lost many battles but won the battles that made a difference.
The crossing of the Delaware will never be forgotten. Many were sick,
fatigued, and their feet were wrapped with cloth to protect them from
freezing weather. George Washington knew the Continental Army was
outnumbered, but he was inspired to take his army across the Delaware in
a terrible blizzard. He suspected the Hessians would be drunk from the
Christmas festivities.
In the early hours of the morning, the surprise attack was a
never-forgotten battle of victory that shocked the Hessians, who were
German mercenaries, skilled fighters, paid by the British to cut down
the patriots. After a count was taken, it was discovered that not one
patriot had been killed in that battle. This victory turned the war
around.
The British were stunned at what had happened. They looked down their
noses at the Americans and considered them as untrained and uneducated
rabble. When they found the Continental Army to be so strong and
stubborn, they changed tactics. They moved a part of their forces to the
south with the idea of moving northward, capturing one state at a time.
In August of 1780 in South Carolina, a great and terrible battle took
place. The British were gaining an advantage. When all seemed lost,
General de Kalb and his men continued to valiantly fight for freedom. He
believed in the cause of liberty so much that he refused to give up
even though he knew they had lost the battle. He received eleven wounds,
both musket ball and bayonet, before he collapsed and fell to the
ground. British General Cornwallis had been watching from a distance and
when he saw the courageous General finally fall to the ground, he sent
his aides to retrieve him with a stretcher. Three days later he died in
the name of freedom. General Jean de Kalb was the most courageous and
valiant man Cornwallis had ever seen in the face of battle, fighting
until he dropped, not giving up his cause for liberty. Even though he
was the enemy, Cornwallis paid him the highest military honor at his
burial.
Most of the victories in the south came from Francis Marion and his
men because the northern armies were not familiar with the territory.
Colonial Francis Marion knew how to deal with the enemy in his own
homeland. He was known as the Swamp Fox and had the deadliest fighting
command in the whole revolution. He had trained his men to disappear
into the thick forest and swamps of South Carolina without a sound.
Hidden from sight, they would strike and then quickly move through the
woods like silent shadows, fading into the forest and undergrowth.
Francis Marion and his men tormented the British army with one ambush
after another. This frustrated the British officers because they were
helpless in the woods and swamps.
After eight long years, the patriots beat the greatest military power
in the world. Have we ever thought about the tremendous price these men
paid for our freedom? The next time we look at our flag, remember the
cost as you pledge your allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America and remember that we are "one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all." That’s what helps us stand out as a
great nation. Without God’s help, we would never have won the war.
Alexis de Toqueville, a French Statesman, visited our country in the
early 1800s. He said that he looked for the "greatness of America." It
was not until he witnessed the faith of the American people in their
churches that he found the true greatness here. He said, "America is
great because she is good. If America ever ceases to be good, America
will cease to be great."
Samuel F. Smith wrote, "My country, ‘tis of thee, sweet land of
liberty, of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, land of the
pilgrims’ pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring! Our fathers’
God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing; Long may our land be
bright with freedom’s holy light. Protect us by thy might, Great God,
our King!"
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Two Main Principles For Improving Your Golf Short Game
By Grant Young
The short game in golf can be the most
challenging aspect of the sport for many players. While hitting long
drives off the tee may seem impressive, it's the finesse and precision
required for chipping and putting that can truly make or break a
golfer's game. Mastering the short game demands a great deal of skill,
touch, and concentration.
Unlike the full swing, which
allows for some margin of error, the short game requires a high level of
consistency and control. Ultimately, success in golf often comes down
to proficiency in the short game, and those who can excel in this area
are likely to see significant improvements in their overall performance
on the course.
And when done well, the short game can be golf’s most satisfying
aspect. Successfully executing a delicate chip shot to get the ball
close to the pin or sinking a long putt can bring about a sense of
achievement that is hard to replicate in other aspects of the game. The
short game also offers opportunities for creativity, as players can
employ various techniques and strategies to navigate around hazards and
onto the green.
Additionally, the short game often plays a
crucial role in determining a player's overall score, making every
successful chip, pitch, or putt feel like a significant accomplishment.
All of which is to say that it’s worthwhile to try and improve your short game. And online golfing coach legend Gary Wiren is here to help you do so.
Coach
Wiren is a member of six Golf Halls of Fame, including the PGA Hall of
Fame and the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame, and has honorary
memberships or distinguished service recognition from Sweden, Italy, New
Zealand, and Japan. Wiren was a collegiate conference champion, won the
South Florida Seniors PGA title, and the South Florida long-driving
championship, played in the USGA Senior Open and the PGA Senior
Championship and has won the World Hickory Championship.
Coach Wiren’s ‘Great Golf Drills Vol. 2 - The Short Game featuring Dr. Gary Wiren’
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to develop the touch necessary for a great short game, and will help you
to learn the correct principles of practicing the short game and
dramatically lower your scoring average.
Dialing For Distance
The first (and most crucial) point when deciding which clubs to use when attempting to land a shot on the green is knowing how far away you are from the hole.
The best way to do this is with experience. The more you’re out on the
golf course, the better you’ll be at gauging distance. But if you’re
relatively new to golf, a great way to know is by using the yardage
markers placed along the length of the hole. Better yet, if you have
access to a yardage book for a template for the gold course you’re at,
this can be an incredibly useful tool.
Once you calculate an estimated range from your ball to the hole,
you’ll want to have a good understanding of how far back you want to
take your swing. For example, if you’re ten yards away from the
hole, you’ll want to swing so that your club head goes about parallel to
your knee during your backswing. If you’re about 20 yards
away, your backswing will be around parallel to your hip. A 35-yard chip
shot will make your backswing go about to your bicep, and so on.
Again, repetition is paramount when it comes to deciding which club to use. This is where getting reps in on the driving range is vital
because you can test shots and distances with each club to see which
best suits you at each distance. It would also be wise to keep a
notebook, telling you which clubs you like at certain distances.
The Right Direction in Chipping
One drill that Coach Wiren loves to utilize when helping students with their chipping direction is placing a club on the ground next to their ball that can help them line their shot up, so they can see where the club of their swing goes through to the target.
After
doing this for enough repetitions, students should be able to envision
that imaginary club on the ground while they’re playing, which will be
useful in lining up a straight shot.
Coach Wiren suggests that, when it comes to knowing where the ball should be positioned between your legs when taking a shot, what you can do is stick a tee in the tops of your club’s grip, place it in front of your sternum, and look downwards. The
tee should be about ½ inch in front of where you see the ball on the
ground beneath it. If that’s where it is, your ball is in the correct
position.
Principles For Putting
Coach Wiren explains how there are main principles for putting success:
1. Stroke Mechanics
This is essentially learning to swing the putter smoothly, like a pendulum swing. This can be learned in a week.
2. Reading the green
Learning
how to accurately read a green can take a lifetime, but some tips Coach
Wiren is to imagine that every putt is a straight putt in your mind. In
other words, if the green has a slope, you should be still executing a
straight putt that accounts for the slope and any other factors that
will affect how the ball travels.
He also goes on to note
that reading the green is also about pace, which means gauging how hard
to hit the ball. While this will take time and experience, imagining a
straight line in your head can improve how well you’re able to read the
green.
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