How to sink those short putts with confidence

A little three foot putt isn’t really that difficult. In the big bad world of sport there may not be any skill that is easier – but why do so many of us struggle and better yet, how can we learn to make a short putt with confidence? In a day gone by I...

Dance, don’t speed

A big mistake I see with playing automatically is golfers playing too quickly. They incorrectly assume that they need to play fast, hoping to block out distractions and getting on with things before a malfunction takes place. But this is wrong. Playing too quickly is...

Why golf coaching is overrated

This little fella has learned to play a great game of golf without any formal coaching. He’s also overcome some serious health problems. I think there’s something for us all in the following story. Enjoy, Kyle Lograsso @ Yahoo! Video

7 Lessons for Better Chipping

It’s true. If you want to improve your golf game you really should improve your chipping. Easy words to say, but how do you do it? Here’s my seven best lessons for improving your chipping; Brush the ground to learn a perfect strike Grab a piece of chalk...

How To Improve Your Golf Swing

OK – so you’ve been playing automatically but you now want to improve your golf swing. What’s the best way and how do you do it? Great question and one that needs some attention. First off, you need to have spent some time playing automatically. This...

An insight into the perfect mindset

It’s not always about shooting a great score. Sometimes playing with freedom, fun and without stress makes the game worthwhile. This reader understands the magic of a perfect mindset; For the past few weeks I’ve tried your techniques, including in a few...

Why alignment isn’t so important

Since I’ve been spilling the beans on playing automatically I’ve received a number of questions about alignment. The most common one is, “how do I align to the target?”. Good question. After testing this extensively I believe that alignment is...

A little gem of a golf lesson

The following lesson is a gem to help you control nerves and maximise your chances of hitting a great shot. It is also a beauty when facing an important shot like from the first tee or that winning putt. I call it Pre Setting Pre setting allows you to get comfortable...

A “killer” putting strategy for making more putts

After watching Padraig Harrington sink three good putts in a row to win the US PGA I thought I would give you a putting strategy that has turned my putting from my weakest link to the strongest. This putting system is also part of what I taught Aaron Baddeley when he...

Must do steps for better concentration

Last week I spoke about “the secret of golf” – the steps to automating your golf game. Today I want to expand on that concept further and discuss the strategies for better concentration. Concentration is key. Far more important than swing skills if...