Imbecile golf coaching
“Let’s just put your swing on video and then have a look”. These were the first words spoken to an older golfer when he went for a golf lesson recently. After the video was taken the golf pro pulled up some footage of Tiger Woods to make some comparison. “You’re an imbecile”, said the golfer.…
How to beat Pesky on those off days
Some day the moons aren’t aligned. You don’t feel quite right and you sort of know you’re in for a tough day. Pesky, that little nuisance, has a field day. “you’re useless” “you can’t play” “you’re an embarrassment” What to do? In a perfect world I’d be able to give you a few tips and…
Legendary golf coach gives away learning secret
This video has some great stuff in it. Watch the video and see my comments below. Practice. No doubt you’ve been told that practice is important if you want to improve. “You can’t learn everything you need to learn in three days … You can learn how to do it … you can learn what…
A sneaky little practice technique that works wonders before a big game
A couple of weeks ago my golf team made the golf final. Although it’s “only” another game of golf, there’s no doubt that there’s extra nerves and pressure. Learning to accept this is part of the game and a sure fire way of playing better, not worse. Instead of letting your mind get out of…
How to play better golf in 2012
I’m on a mission at the moment and really harping on helping you “play golf”. While my philosophy may seem a bit too easy I’m convinced it’s the easiest and fastest way to get the results you know you can. “Results” will vary from person to person. For me I’m now about having a good…
How to get back into the game after a bad round or two
Luke is having a bit of trouble with his game. It comes as no surprise, as this is common with a golfer who experiences early success with automatic golf. Sorta seems like this is a way for the game to get back at you, once you think you’ve got everything under control, it is snatched…
How to play golf
Play golf. I’ve been banging on about playing golf for a while now. When you’re truly playing the game you are doing everything in your power to get the results you want. But most golfers aren’t really playing the game. They’re missing out. It occurred to me that I haven’t given a meaningful definition of…
“How did you miss that putt?”
I missed a 3 footer. It was on the 17th hole last Sunday as my Pennant season was coming to the end. The miss meant that I lost the chance to take the lead in a really tight match against a very good player. I didn’t panic. The miss didn’t even register in my care…
