Something bigger

May 8, 2012

It’s easy to get caught up in your score or how you play. While this is understandable, could you be missing out? For so long, my golf has been defined by score alone. If I played well I was happy – and unhappy if the score didn’t live up to expectations. The more I write [...]

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How to improve your short game

May 4, 2012

Chipping is the worst skill I see in most amateurs. Many golfers will argue with me and say their driving is worse but it’s not. Chipping is by far the biggest cause of high handicaps the world over. I’m willing to bet that you’re not special or any different here – if you’re reading this [...]

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Some golf questions answered

May 3, 2012
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Episode 11 of The Rogue Golfer is now live. In this ep I cover some listener questions including, – How to avoid missing those short putts – How to cope with distracting playing partners – And some great info on an awesome technique called “pre-setting” Check it out now

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How to play golf like a pro

May 2, 2012

The headline might be a bit deceptive and it came about from an email I received from Tim. Timbo, as I like to call him, is a great golfer currently attending college in the USA. He’s hoping to turn pro later this year and he asked me for some advice; having a tough time at [...]

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What Mike Clayton taught me

May 1, 2012

Mike Clayton is a brilliant course architect. I make this call after playing a fair bit of golf with him and getting inside his head. When you start to understand why he does certain things and some of the issues he must encounter then everything has a reason and makes sense. He has also taught [...]

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Play Better Golf By The Weekend

April 26, 2012
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This has been one of my most popular golf lessons and something I’d recommend to any golfer, whether a tour pro or a weekend warrior. The goal is simple; Maximise your chances of playing your best golf Reducing distractions Letting your subconscious do what it does best It’s a very important lesson and something that [...]

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How to coach a beginner golfer

April 26, 2012

Coaching isn’t about you. It’s about your pupil. So don’t go ramming as much information/content down you pupil’s neck (replace pupil with wife, nephew, student, child etc). This is probably the number one mistake rookie coaches make when trying to help someone play better golf. It’s especially true when helping someone new to the game. [...]

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Don’t Panic

April 25, 2012

Two things can happen when the pressure mounts. 1. You start to think and analyse your every move. This seems like the right thing to do but it almost invariably leads to choking. 2. You keep playing and don’t let distractions settle. Option one happens for most by default. Option two takes a clear head [...]

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