We put the bikes away, unpacked the clubs, and donned short sleeves in the 70-degree sunshine. Marsha smiled, “Honey, that’s the only kind of roads we have here.” I returned her smile and set off on three relaxing days, letting the southern hospitality wash over me.Īfter a week in the bike saddle, exploring Arkansas, the Louisiana state sign signaled a shift away from adrenaline adventures. At check-in, I mentioned we arrived driving in on winding back roads from the north. Besides your time on the picturesque Arnold Palmer designed course, relax and melt into a rocking chair on the porch at your suite at The Lodge at the Bluffs. The resort is tucked in a quaint forested community surrounded by sprawling historic plantations and home to my new attitude and slow southern swing. It’s more about the where than how: A place to slow down and appreciate a day outside on manicured fairways and greens tinged with breezes from the mighty Mississippi River.įind your way to The Bluffs at Thompson Creek in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, about 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge. I’m not a golf coach, but I can help you find your new swing. Want to improve your golf game and be happier about the number on the card? Then you should try a smooth, slow southern swing. It’s about technique and letting the club do its part. before you address that little white ball. Rushing through the process doesn’t help either.Ĭalm down, take a breath, and find a slower tempo….

Southern swing shift