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Golf Success Comes from Freedom, Not Force

There are two different approaches you can take in pursuit of better scores, but only one that will actually work. Golf success comes from freedom, not force. Playing better doesn’t mean trying harder. In order to achieve more consistency in your rounds you need to play with more trust because trust will allow you to […]

Giving Yourself the Best Opportunity to Play Great Golf

Expectations are a big part of everything we do, and it’s important that your golf expectations align with how well you’re preparing to play the game. Are your practice and warm-up activities giving you the best opportunity to play great, or are you taking this part of your game for granted? Your golf preparation regimen […]

Put on a New Attitude for the New Year

Did you know that your attitude is something you put on a wear just as you put on and wear an outfit each day? Perhaps you’ve always thought your attitude was the result of how your day, or your round was unfolding. If that’s the case, I challenge you to more proactively put on a […]

Giving Thanks Will Improve Your Game

It’s understandable to get frustrated by your game from time to time. But spending time complaining about what’s not working will prevent you from achieving the improvements you so badly desire. How you think and talk about your game has a big impact on how you play, so it’s important to make sure that most […]

What It Means to Really Trust Your Swing

As I’ve been working with groups of golfers over the past several months in my new online golf school, there’s been a lot of discussion around what it means to really trust your swing. Without trust, you can’t fully commit to a shot plan. Without trust, you can’t swing with confidence and freedom. Without trust […]

The One Important Thing That Will Make a Difference in Your Next Round

Before heading out for your next round of golf, I want you to consider why you’re going out to play. What I mean is to think about what you hope to gain from the round. It’s important to make sure you’re setting your expectations on something you can actually deliver. A task you may be […]

4 Steps to Lower Your Handicap Before the End of the Year

One day your swing is great. The next day it seems to fall apart. Inconsistency is the number one complaint I hear from golfers, and can be the single biggest cause of diminished enjoyment. Those of you who are facing another hard northern winter and forced hiatus from golf would probably like to maximize the […]

To Practice or Not to Practice? That’s Not the Right Question

I’m stunned by how often the golfers who tell me they’re dissatisfied with their game are also the ones who tell me that they don’t spend much time practicing. There’s something wrong with this picture. To practice or not to practice? That’s not the right question if you want to play better golf. The right […]

How You Practice Will Impact How You Play

Practice has very little to do with hitting a lot of balls. The best way to approach practice is with the intention to advance your game physically, technically, mentally, emotionally and strategically. Each of these elements are essential to play great, therefore they must shape how you work on your game. How you practice will […]

Golf Fear: Is it Your Friend or Foe

Hitting over a hazard… Standing on the tee looking down a tight fairway… Having the group behind hovering as you hit your next shot… Facing a short putt to avoid a big number on a hole… What scenarios cause your adrenalin to start pumping? Golf fear — Is it your friend or foe? If you […]