A problem with "removing the straight jacket"
There has always been a major issue with learning to automate your golf swing. John from NSW has had to deal with it lately and it’s something that most automatic golfers have to figure out. It’s hitting the ball too far Because you’re free flowing, relaxed and playing on auto pilot your body (system) works…
Go with what you’ve got
A big mistake I see is golfers trying to cram a practice session in before they play. I think it is the worst thing you can do; makes you think too much wares you out likely to get tense if you hit some poor shots make unnecessary changes get stiff and over controlling Once this…
12 reasons you're not playing good golf
If you’re struggling to play your best golf then the chances are you’re making one or more of these mistakes… Thinking about your swing while you’re over the ball. Playing with your head and not your heart Changing your swing or style while out on the golf course Trying too hard Playing shots you know…
I Don't Offer Miracle Cures
Dear Golfer, I’ve just spent a few days away with family and friends. As usual I took my clubs and manged to get in a game of golf. I was joined by my brother, a family friend and my girlfriend. Being the only golfer (also known as the ‘golfer guy’) it was expected that I…
Improvement is not always obvious
Dear Golfer, I think improving at golf can be difficult because the path to do so is not always obvious. In fact, I believe if you want to reach a higher level of play you need to take counter intuitive steps. These steps are not obvious and actually go against traditional concepts. This approach can…
Safe is the worst thing you can do
Dear golfer, I wrote yesterday about the problems with being safe while playing, explaining that golfers who try and be careful and dainty with their driver will never hit the ball as far as they like. I think it’s a big problem. As adults, many attempt to maneuver to club in what they think is…
Safe is powerless – how to hit the ball further by not being safe
G’day, I gave a couple of lessons today and it really hit home on why some golfers struggle with distance. Safe is powerless. Let me explain. To hit the ball as far as you can you need to feel a little out of control. I don’t think there is any other way. This doesn’t mean…
Club Championships – a club golfer's major.
It’s Club Championship time at my club again and I always find it interesting to see how the club golfers deals with the extra pressure and chance to get their name up in lights. Over the years I have noticed a funny phenomenon. It happens each year and I’m sure it will happen again this…
