Category Archives: Golf Instruction
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…
Fear of failure is a waste
Fear of failure is a waste. It’s a waste of energy and a waste of time. Why? Because the absolute worst thing that can happen to you on the golf course is a bad score. Not good but not that bad either. If you play badly you’re not going to be sacked by your golf…
A Case Study: Adam's Story
I like stories. They provide inspiration and are a useful learning tool. Adam’s golf story is a good one and highlights the pitfalls of the golf improvement cycle. Adam has been a friend of mine for nine years. I didn’t realise he was a golfer until recently, he preferred social outings, jet skiing and ballroom…
Golfing Shortcuts
An old golfing mate asked me over the weekend what my #1 secret was for playing better golf. He wanted to know what one thing (shortcut) has allowed me to improve my golf the most. Don’t know what he thought of my response, but I think he was expecting something different (here’s my recollection of…
How to play your best golf after a break
Most of us don’t get a chance to play as much golf as we’d like. Work, family and other interests keep us away from the golf course and the practice fairway. If you want to play your best golf then you have to learn how to turn up and play after a break or some…
I'm a player
Are you a player? I’d like to think that I’m now a player. My online golfing buddy is definitely a player. Most golfers turn up, try hard but in my opinion don’t play golf. You’re not playing golf if you; Continually change your golf swing Believe your technique is the most important element of your…
Dealing with a disappointing day
Golf is a great sport but it can also test our character and emotions to the limit. Despite being the number one qualifier, I lost my first round match in this year’s Club Championship on the weekend. I’ve been asked all week to explain what happened. This is not an easy thing to do and…
How to get lucky and improve your game
Us golfers can be obsessed with getting better. The problem is that quick fixes and miracle cures are often the focus. Golf magazines and many coaches like to promise “improve your swing in 5 minutes” to better play, this all sounds great but rarely does it happen. Maybe this culture is about getting lucky? Wouldn’t…
