During the final day of The 80th Masters, we once again witnessed that the outcome of a round for any golfer can change in the blink of an eye, or handful of holes. News outlets and golf experts have been labeling Jordan Spieth’s performance on holes 10-12 as a “collapse.” Sport psychologist, Dr. Gio Valiante […]
How to Approach Match Play with a Ryder Cup Mindset
There are valuable lessons that can be gleaned from watching Tour events like the recent Ryder Cup, which you can use to enhance your golf game. Match play is a great format for developing your mental game because it’s essentially a series of mini-matches, one hole at a time. Unfortunately, many golfers experience unnecessary pressure […]
Patience Paves the Way to Success for Spieth
After three days of solid and impressive play, I don’t think it was a surprise to see Jordan Spieth win green at the 79th Masters Tournament. As mentally well-disciplined as he was last year, he did experience some breakdowns in his systems which were not present in his approach over the weekend. Despite the pressure […]
The Last Round Before Christmas
Rather than sending out cards this year, we wanted to do something a bit more creative to wish you a Merry Christmas. We’d like to also take this opportunity to say how honored we’ve been this year to work with some amazing golfers, from new players to seasoned professionals, and watch you take your game to […]
How Michelle Wie Managed the Pressure to Maintain the Lead
Which is more difficult — maintaining the lead or coming from behind in tournament play? During NBC’s Sunday coverage of the 2014 Women’s US Open, Annika Sorenstam said that being in the lead is the pressure position. She described her own experience, feeling as though she had to look over her shoulder constantly, and find […]
Not Every Four Years…Every Day
All eyes are on Sochi as the finest from athletic venues worldwide meet on the Olympic stage to compete for heart and country. These individuals and teams are fueling the dreams of future generations of athletes, who someday will be in pursuit of Olympic gold. What we all may not fully comprehend during the four […]
TRYING Won’t Get You On the PGA Tour
With everyone’s attention tied to the Master’s, where the elite come to test their mettle, it’s important to point out that we are witnessing doer’s, not players who have spent careers “trying” to win a coveted Green Jacket. Words Can Hurt Your Golf Game There’s a big misunderstanding when it comes to the meaning and […]
Playing Great Golf Begins with the Right Mindset
Professional golfers, who are consistently playing great golf, share one common element — they have the right mindset. Wanting to play great golf is not enough. You have to have an unshakable belief that you are capable of delivering the type of game you desire and reaching your dreams. Your performance in any arena is […]
The Danger of Being an Ego-Junkie on the Golf Course
Nothing can suck the fun out of a round of golf faster than allowing your ego to rule your game. And there are lots of big egos in golf according to the Bleacher Report. Determining whether or not you are an ego-junkie starts by taking a hard look at the reasons why you play the game. […]
Great Golf Isn’t About Luck — You’ve Got to Create Your “Wins”!
When it comes to luck, it’s not something you should wait to land in your lap. Sure there are those who waste spend money on lottery tickets, hoping that they will win big. And then there are others who try to improve their swing through Golf Channel osmosis. But the luckiest people I know are […]