Jan 21, 2009 | Golf Instruction, Golf Mechanics
Fear of failure is a waste. It’s a waste of energy and a waste of time. Why? Because the absolute worst thing that can happen to you on the golf course is a bad score. Not good but not that bad either. If you play badly you’re not going to be sacked by...
Jan 14, 2009 | Golf Instruction
I like stories. They provide inspiration and are a useful learning tool. Adam’s golf story is a good one and highlights the pitfalls of the golf improvement cycle. Adam has been a friend of mine for nine years. I didn’t realise he was a golfer until...
Dec 31, 2008 | Uncategorized
I’d like to invite all my readers to join me on a golfing challenge for 2009. Let’s keep improving, having fun and helping others do the same. This is what my Golf Tribe is all about. For the full story head over here. Thanks for your support during 2008...
Dec 23, 2008 | Golf Instruction
An old golfing mate asked me over the weekend what my #1 secret was for playing better golf. He wanted to know what one thing (shortcut) has allowed me to improve my golf the most. Don’t know what he thought of my response, but I think he was expecting something...
Dec 2, 2008 | Golf Instruction
Most of us don’t get a chance to play as much golf as we’d like. Work, family and other interests keep us away from the golf course and the practice fairway. If you want to play your best golf then you have to learn how to turn up and play after a break or...
Nov 28, 2008 | Golf Instruction
Are you a player? I’d like to think that I’m now a player. My online golfing buddy is definitely a player. Most golfers turn up, try hard but in my opinion don’t play golf. You’re not playing golf if you; Continually change your golf swing...
Nov 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
The last few weeks have been hectic. I’ve had a few deadlines to meet and it’s now good to see the back of them. Most of my time has been taken up with a new e-book I’ve been writing. It was supposed to be a short manual, but it’s turned out a...
Oct 16, 2008 | Golf Instruction
Golf is a great sport but it can also test our character and emotions to the limit. Despite being the number one qualifier, I lost my first round match in this year’s Club Championship on the weekend. I’ve been asked all week to explain what happened. This...
Oct 9, 2008 | Golf Instruction
Us golfers can be obsessed with getting better. The problem is that quick fixes and miracle cures are often the focus. Golf magazines and many coaches like to promise “improve your swing in 5 minutes” to better play, this all sounds great but rarely does...