Why you MUST play more golf
If you talk to a marathon runner he’ll tell you that the best training they’ll do is during the actual marathon. And no matter how hard or long a footballer trains on the track, nothing compares to the intensity of match day. Relevancy is a huge part of making your practice time effective. And it’s…
[Case Study] I nearly put this golfer in a headlock!
Steady loves golf. He’s keen and disciplined and wants to do well. He has been a longtime client and friend and it has been interesting to see his journey. Some of the key points about his journey have been the ups and downs. Sometimes learning is messy. It’s not straightforward and we can find things difficult.…
Why some golfers will NEVER improve their game
Here at Golfgooroo global headquarters I get to meet all sorts of interesting golfers. We share stories, talk golf and if the opportunity presents itself, I get to assist them on their golf improvement journey. And I love it. This is why I do what I do. Getting to help a golfer get more enjoyment…
“But the golf swing isn’t a natural thing”
This is often the argument presented when I tell others that most modern instruction is too technical and doesn’t work too well*. My response? But learning is instinctive to us all. So despite the fact that nobody is born with a golf club in their hand, we all possess an amazing capacity to learn. Sadly,…
A very simple golf lesson
Amanda is a 16 year old golfer. She’s talented but a little stuck. Her coach told me that she has been “messed up” and is working on getting her game back on track. I could see right away she has a flair for the game. She wasn’t interested in talking, but preferred to putt and…
Key Ingredient for better golf
It’s tempting to try a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Change putter. Work on your grip. Fix your pivot. Adjust your stance. Swing softly. Nobody is probably going to laugh at you if you try lots of stuff. You may even get someone’s approval. It’s almost accepted as normal. But…
The proper way to improve your skill
Aussie Rules football is highly competitive. Lots of money and teams will do almost anything to get an edge. Collingwood FC have just employed a skill acquisition coach. In my mind this is where improvement is going to be found. Typically, these teams employ past players who are conditioned to think the same way. A…
A better golf lesson
“I must be lifting my head. I’m doing something wrong. I can’t hit the ball!”. These were the comments coming from Andrew. No doubt he was struggling a bit with his golf game, but he was about to get some Strachan coaching. Me: You’re not lifting your head! This is a story you’re making up…
