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…
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…
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.…
Momentum versus speed
Momentum versus Speed: The temptation is to go after a quick fix. The belief is that instant results will give real satisfaction. But this is rarely the case. What you want is momentum. Momentum is taking baby steps and improving consistently over a long period of time. Momentum is the classic hare and tortoise race…
How to sink those short putts with confidence
A little three foot putt isn’t really that difficult. In the big bad world of sport there may not be any skill that is easier – but why do so many of us struggle and better yet, how can we learn to make a short putt with confidence? In a day gone by I would…
