A natural swing … Is this the way to better golf?
Sally Jenkins’ article is spot on. Here are a few quotes with my thoughts below. What that ought to tell you is that there’s no ”right” technique, and you should fire your instructor if he insists there is. CS: Couldn’t agree more. While there are certain principles that are important, you’ve gotta find your style.…
How to get out of a golfing slump – podcast
Episode 12 of The Rogue Golfer is live. This episode is all about how to get your way out of a slump, How to get your game back on track even if you’re struggling. How to remain cool and calm, even if you think you’re game is garbage. My own story of a golfing slump…
314 golf improvement and success tips
I didn’t start out to write this many golf tips but it just sorta happened, once I got started I couldn’t stop. It’s a long list, some are little tidbits that will challenge and inspire you to take action. Others will require deeper thought and contemplation. And some are golfers, books and other things which…
Something bigger
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…
How to improve your short game
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 – chances are if you’re…
Some golf questions answered
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
How to play golf like a pro
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…
What Mike Clayton taught me
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…
