Time to turn golf coaching on its head
Learning golf the traditional way wasn’t much fun. Looking back now it definitely inhibited my learning and added years to my development. I’ve come to realise that “the system” has got things arse about. Normal golf learning goes like this: Base the learning model on the best player of the era (or of the coach…
A marketing idea for golf courses
I‘ve played on three new courses this year and I haven’t enjoyed them that much. In what appears to be a disturbing trend, golf course designers seem to be building the hardest and most unfair golf course possible. Not sure where traditional golf course design has gone but it seems that super deep bunkers in…
Why you should ignore golf commentators
I haven’t been a fan of traditional golf media for some time. I pretty much don’t read the magazines, mainstream books or listen that closely to what the golf commentators have to say. To be honest I find it boring and most of what I hear (or read) is garbage. My faith in the media…
When golf gets too hard
Golf can be a difficult sport. No matter how hard you work at it and how much you want to play well, some days the ball doesn’t go where you want it to. And this is frustrating. And if you don’t have a strategy your mindset and attitude can take a pounding. I should know,…
How to finish off that good round
I thought the PGA Championship this morning was fantastic. I had an inkling that it was time for Tiger to be overtaken in a final round and it proved to be true. Y.E Yang winning will be great for golf and think of the frenzy this will cause in some parts of Asia? The one…
The Consistent Way
I‘m getting asked more often about playing consistent golf. Lukey, a long time reader, called today and was concerned his game is not has consistent as he would like. He got me thinking and here’s my take on the subject. Consistent golf is not possible if you try and replicate the perfect swing. Too many…
Are you a Hatcher?
I love the term hatching. A mate of mine termed the phrase to describe someone who takes forever to hit the golf ball – they stuff around so much it appears they’re hatching eggs. I’ve pinched it and am using it officially to describe those golfers that take too long over the ball, think too…
A lesson for Prydie
For those that want a more in depth view of my thoughts and approach to improving my game here it is: These softer shots go against my natural instincts. After reflection I have decided to add them to my arsenal, hoping they will add a new dimension to my game. First things first, I have…
