The game is hard enough
Sometimes I think the rules of golf are too rigid. Padraig Harrington had a smallish birdie putt on 15 this morning. It was windy and the greens at Augusta are quick. The ball moved. Penalty. There are a few problems with this. 1. It held up play – it took about 5 minutes or so…
The Challenge
Hi Tribers, There’s been a bit of banter back and forth of late. This is great and what the whole Golf Tribe is all about. I’m sure those involved have been learning and getting something from it. It’s perfect win-win. You learn, we all learn. Fantastic. Thought I’d write a quick post on what it…
A funny little shot
The below video shows me attempting a shot from water. The ball was completely submerged and surrounded by mud. To complicate matters my backswing was impeded by the wall and I couldn’t quite get in the right position. The trick here was not to panic – I went through the automatic process and committed to…
Some putting notes from Stevie
I received the below email from Stevie today. If you’re struggling with your putting I’m sure you’ll get something out of it. I’ve also added some of my comments at the bottom. Hi Cameron Not had a chance to put it into practice as yet as our course is currently covered in snow!!! I have…
Too Many Minds
I received the below email from Ben over the weekend. I like it and highlights my thoughts on automatic learning for golf. Too many minds: A while back when on a plane I was watching a Tom Cruise movie called ‘The Last Samurai’, (and yes I know what you’re thinking but the truth is there…
Automatic is everything
The longer we play the more we should realise the impact of automatic on our golf game. Automatic is more important than tips and quick fixes. It’s more important than the past, the future, your talent, than birdies and bogeys, than failures, than successes, what your golf coach thinks, says or does. It is more…
A different type of commitment
Most of us golfers will try anything if we think it’s going to help us improve our game. Here’s a list of the most common; looking for any quick fix changing of golf clubs constant fiddling with golf swing I think this constant search for improvement is admirable but highly flawed. Here’s why; You’re looking…
Consistent golf is not what’s it’s cracked up to be
Hardly a day goes by that I don’t get asked about how to play consistent golf. At first thought it sounds like a fair request. After all, it makes sense to be able to play consistently since everyone is trying to do the same. With further reflection I think that trying to play consistently is…
