Satellite technology and golf
It’s now legal for amateur golfers (in Victoria at least – I’d be surprised if all Australian states didn’t have the same ruling – not sure about the rest of the world) to use satellite navigation units (GPS) in competition. I think it is a good thing – making getting the exact meterage (or yardage)…
Those little shots…
I’ve been receiving quite a bit of email about golfers struggling with their short game. I think it’s time to cover some of the basics. Before I do that, there is one key issue holding most golfers back… They don’t practice! If you are continually let down by poor chipping, bladed pitch shots and duffed…
Having more fun and stepping out of your comfort zone
If you’d like to experience something different with your golf game you might like to try some of the following; Hit a five iron like it’s your wedge ( high and soft landing shot that only flies about 110 metres or so) Hit the ball the maximum distance with each club. Can you hit you…
Automatic is not a quick fix
I hate quick fix lessons and promises of miracle cures. I don’t believe they exist or offer any long term results. I received an email from someone who downloaded my putting book on Thursday and tried it out on Friday. He didn’t do so well and has decided to revert back to his old ways.…
When you're not so sure
I’ve made a serious commitment to write four or five blog posts a week. Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with something interesting and beneficial. When I get stuck I write. I stop thinking and let the pen (keyboard) flow. Almost always something of real value comes to my mind and I get…
3 things to play better golf right away
Dear golfer, Here’s the top three things you can do to start playing better golf straight away. Stop fixing your golf swing: That’s right! Leave it alone and learn to play with what you’ve got. Continually fixing your golf swing leads to golfing misery. You will never find your real potential if you keep searching,…
A golf lesson worth mentioning
Dear golfer, Dean came in for a lesson on Thursday. He had told me over the phone that he hadn’t been playing long (about 6 months) and was looking for some guidance. I was assuming that Dean would be a beginner and when he told me that he usually scored between 70 and 80, I…
Thoughts on Tiger
Dear golfer, I’ve been asked quite a bit lately about Tiger Woods, and specifically why he is so good. Not an easy question to answer. I would place him in the ‘freak’ or ‘one in a billion’ category. He is so good that he makes everyone else look like they’re second rate. Not many sports…
