The title of this article is true whether we are talking about the space between the start and finish of a round of golf, or how you start and finish each shot. The key to a strong finish is maintaining a consistent approach to your game shot by shot and hole by hole. You must […]
Know Your Most Important Job in Golf
When I ask clients what they think is the most important thing to focus on in golf, they usually tell me that it is to make good ball contact as consistently as possible. I would agree that making good ball contact IS important, but argue that when you make this your goal, you open yourself […]
How to Cultivate Golf Confidence
One of the big pain points golfers of all levels combat is shaky confidence. Do you ever feel like your confidence is high when you’re playing well, and low when you’re not? If yes, then you need to start taking steps to cultivate your golf confidence. Confidence can’t be something that just happens as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Golf Lesson from a Master Jedi
Whether you are a fan of Star Wars or not, you can’t deny the wisdom packed into the eight simple words uttered by Master Yoda – “Do. Or don’t do. There is no ‘try’” So often in golf, we think that the point is to try — Try to tweak your swing. Try to stay […]
There Are No Obstacles in Golf
Perhaps after reading that headline you are questioning how much I truly know about the game of golf. The truth is that there are no obstacles, unless you put them in your path. There are challenges in any sport, but how you choose to perceive them makes all the difference between success and failure. Think […]