Category Archives: Golf Instruction
How I Avoided a Terrible Score
This is a quick update from Saturday’s post. Sometimes things don’t go to plan. My first round in the Club Championships did not get off to a good start, I kept making bogeys and was struggling badly. I was four over after five holes and when I made another bogey at number 8 it was…
How to prepare for an important round
I‘m about to hit off for the first round of the Club Championships. I thought you’d be interested in some strategies that I use that will (hopefully) ensure I play well. Strategy #1 – Don’t over play the situation An important round is still another game of golf. It’s imperative that you don’t go overboard…
"Why golf is more art than science"
I feel qualified to make the above statement. I have been involved in a major scientific study of the golf swing which led to the development of BioSwing. I’ve also been passionate about natural learning and playing golf instinctively. Two different paths that have helped shaped my golf career. But what’s the most important? Science…
How to mentally cope with bad golf
I played my weekly game of golf yesterday. It was a beautiful spring day in Melbourne, with a light breeze and plenty of sunshine, just perfect for golf. I was joined by some great mates and after a long week of work I was looking forward to the game and I hoped to play well.…
Two Cheap (nearly free) Golf Training Aids
Two of my favourite golf training aides are simple to use, effective and virtually free. They are; a piece of chalk an old golf club Chalk A piece of chalk is a terrific training aid. When used correctly it can be used to improve chipping, pitching and iron play. Costing about a dollar it could…
Dance, don’t speed
A big mistake I see with playing automatically is golfers playing too quickly. They incorrectly assume that they need to play fast, hoping to block out distractions and getting on with things before a malfunction takes place. But this is wrong. Playing too quickly is no better than playing slowly. You need to dance. Dance…
How To Improve Your Golf Swing
OK – so you’ve been playing automatically but you now want to improve your golf swing. What’s the best way and how do you do it? Great question and one that needs some attention. First off, you need to have spent some time playing automatically. This is key. If you’ve never given automatic a chance…
An insight into the perfect mindset
It’s not always about shooting a great score. Sometimes playing with freedom, fun and without stress makes the game worthwhile. This reader understands the magic of a perfect mindset; For the past few weeks I’ve tried your techniques, including in a few tournament rounds and really enjoy it. I can’t say I am taking fewer…
