Scott reveals the real secret to better golf
Most golfers are guilty of the same mistake. We take our eye off the ball. And I don’t mean literally. There are so many distractions that we can forget about why we are teeing the ball up. New technology, swing theories and processes can all get in the way. So what’s this big mistake? Not…
Why golf can be such a difficult game to play
Golf can seem impossible some days. And the harder we try the more difficult it becomes. It’s really no wonder why some people start playing and then give up after a short while. I received the below email from Ian. It’s one of the best emails I’ve received and does such a good job of…
The stupid golfer
Most golfers are process oriented: They turn up, go through their normal routine and hope for the best. Typically they don’t change – they’re locked in and aren’t aware of any new opportunities. There’s also little fear because they rarely step outside their comfort zone. Some golfers play a different game: They’re prepared to step…
Why golfers don’t play as well as they should
A lot of golf coaches don’t like what I’ve got to say about golf instruction. As a matter of fact, I often get accused of being a renegade or a “rogue”. You see I’m convinced that all golfers, of all standards, could be playing better golf, enjoying themselves more and playing to their potential if…
Why I do this
The idea of this blog is to help educate golfers bit by bit about the learning process. Like playing golf, this website is a process not an event. There’s no quick fix and I try hard not to promise miracle cures – perhaps this is a golf blog for realistic golfers. Each week I offer…
Time to turn golf coaching on its head
Learning golf the traditional way wasn’t much fun. Looking back now it definitely inhibited my learning and added years to my development. I’ve come to realise that “the system” has got things arse about. Normal golf learning goes like this: Base the learning model on the best player of the era (or of the coach…
Why you should ignore golf commentators
I haven’t been a fan of traditional golf media for some time. I pretty much don’t read the magazines, mainstream books or listen that closely to what the golf commentators have to say. To be honest I find it boring and most of what I hear (or read) is garbage. My faith in the media…
Automatic is everything
The longer we play the more we should realise the impact of automatic on our golf game. Automatic is more important than tips and quick fixes. It’s more important than the past, the future, your talent, than birdies and bogeys, than failures, than successes, what your golf coach thinks, says or does. It is more…
