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…

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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…

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Let's Play Better Golf In 2009

I’d like to invite all my readers to join me on a golfing challenge for 2009. Let’s keep improving, having fun and helping others do the same. This is what my Golf Tribe is all about. For the full story head over here. Thanks for your support during 2008 and I wish you all the…

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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…

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The Myth of the Fancy Tool

It’s highly likely that you don’t need a new golf club (or multiples). Chances are your current set is perfect – that they are good enough and can allow you to play your best golf. My first set of golf clubs were purchased from Kmart. My Grandparents bought them for me and the total set…

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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…

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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…

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My latest book – it's free!

The last few weeks have been hectic. I’ve had a few deadlines to meet and it’s now good to see the back of them. Most of my time has been taken up with a new e-book I’ve been writing. It was supposed to be a short manual, but it’s turned out a bit longer than…

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