Category Archives: Golf Instruction
Why do golfers get frustrated?
Golfer: Why do golfers get frustrated? Me: Because they think too much about hitting the stupid ball. We lack trust in ourselves to do it our way – we tend to focus too much on conforming to the status quo and worry about having a pretty swing or standing out. Ultimately this leads us to…
A story about bunker shots
I joined the local public golf course when I was 15 years old. The course was built on an old dumping ground and I remember being able to smell the methane gas of the rotting rubbish. The course was nothing flash and within a few years I knew every bit of that course. The part…
The myth of the square stance
Golfers tend to waste a lot of energy on their stance. We obsess about it. We lay clubs on the ground and spend time concerning ourselves where our feet point. But I think this can all be a distraction – a waste of time if you will. There’s an easier and better way. Science showed…
Swing freely. Even when you’re scared.
I was chatting to someone the other day and they were saying they have trouble driving the ball. Their problem is compounded when they’re playing a difficult or tight hole. It’s a common issue and nutrition hgh you need to fight the urge to tighten up and steer the ball. I put a little audio…
Stub Your Toe Effect
Listen to the audio below to get some perspective on golfing mistakes and the odd really bad game of golf. I think sometimes (maybe all of the time) that us crazy golfers get carried away cash payday loans and panic when we make a mistake. I also think that the true masters rarely panic. They…
“Don’t let fear hold you back”
I played golf with a few mates on Monday morning. It was a charity day and things were very relaxed. A chance to enjoy the company, a different course and not get too stressed on score. Just how I like it. On the 15th tee I hit a low bullet draw from the tee – it…
Golf coaching breakthrough
I receive email updates from a young chap – he’s working his way to becoming a good golfer and along the way learning all about coaching and performance. If nothing else, I reckon this young man will become an excellent golf coach. Here’s this week’s update: I’m in this program called the First Tee, and…
Ball Position Blues
From Shane: What are you views on ball position? I have read a lot of your stuff but can’t find anything definitive… What is the correct way – move ball backwards and forwards or move feet and adjust width? My response: Shane, you’re going about this the wrong way. There’s almost no way I can…
