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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 […]

Masters Lesson – Keeping a Cool Head in the Heat of Competition

There’s no Major quite like the Masters, and those who made the cut to play this weekend will, win or lose, be forever ranked among the exceptional in the game. Going into the final round today, with several players vying for the top spot, there’s going to be pressure. Pressure in the game is relative. […]

Golf Fitness – Is More Better

With all eyes on The Masters, golfers across the globe are on some level actively drawing lessons from the best in the game in an effort to capture some of the “secret sauce” to improve their own play. Does this sound familiar? It’s natural to seek any means necessary to become more proficient at the […]

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 […]

Building Unshakeable Golf Confidence

Confidence is a vital ingredient to success in golf, and all golfers can experience lapses in it from time to time. Some feel it the most when they first take up the game, regularly comparing their handicap or score with that of others. Even seasoned golfers battle twinges of self-doubt and fear when faced with […]

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 […]

In Golf, Attitude is Everything

If you’ve ever wondered what type of golfer consistently comes out ahead under the pressure of tournament play, it’s not the one with best ability, it’s the one with the best attitude. In golf, attitude is truly everything. Think about this for a moment. The player who can roll with the punches of the game, […]

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. […]

Overcoming Golf Nerves – Getting Your Butterflies to Fly in Formation

You are standing on the final hole with a 6 foot putt to win. Your palms are sweaty, you’re fielding a myriad of thoughts, your body feels jittery, and your stomach seems to have a pinball game going on inside it. Suddenly, a mostly enjoyable round has become a battle of the nerves. Whether you […]