One of the most critical steps you can take to improve the consistency of your golf swing is to get yourself into athletic balance. Balance is so fundamental you more than likely take it for granted. But just because you aren’t falling over doesn’t mean you are in proper athletic balance. Yet athletic balance will ...…
The Armchair Golf Pro writes about PGA Tour events. Like you he is watching TV from his comfy armchair, enjoying the competition and drama, but also observing lessons that can be used to play better golf. Luke Donald beat the world’s #1 golfer Martin Kaymer 3 & 2 to capture the Accenture World Match Play ...…
Quote of the day: “I always like to see a person stand up to a golf ball as though he were perfectly at home in its presence.” Bobby Jones Confidence (part 2) – Comfort’s Influence on Confidence In the last newsletter we talked about confidence – your belief in your own skills and abilities. You ...…
Watch this video to learn how veteran LPGA Tour golfer Pat Hurst prepares in the off season. You'll pick up some insightful tips that will help your golf game.…
Jhonattan Vegas just proved why you never give never up and never give in. I have a feeling we'll be seeing some dramatic golf from Vegas, and I am looking forward to it. He seems fearless. One thing I know for sure – he never, ever, gives up. And neither should you.…
The next time you play, keep this in mind: forget the Hero shots when you are in trouble. Get it into play first, then you can put your best move on it.…
Jonathan Byrd defeated Robert Garrigus on the second hole of a playoff after both players finished at a record-setting -24 under for the week. …
next week at the World Long Drive Championships I'll be up against the best of the best, and I'll have to be at my very best to prevail. I'll take any edge I can get. And I'll let you know how it goes.…
a strong, clear, purposeful inner world will reflect itself in confident, purposeful play. A questioning, doubtful, fuzzy inner world will reflect itself in inconsistent play.…
Furyk is my favorite golfer to use as an example of being successful without having a perfect golf swing, and of showcasing one of my favorite topics: the value of having an effective golf swing vs. an efficient golf swing.…
Golf is a game of confidence. If confidence is so important then the more we know about confidence and the more confident we can be on the course the better we'll play. My research shows that the three most important aspects of confidence are comfort, commitment, and concentration.…
A quality practice should combine elements of both mechanics to improve efficiency, and target focus to improve effectiveness. Plus a little fun. Try these range challenge games if you really want to improve your practice time and your scores on the golf course. …
What you can learn about golf from Charlie Hoffman's win at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Stay left, stay athletic, stay down for bunker shots…
If you want to score well the key is short game effectiveness. Kuchar was consistent, Laird was gritty. Knowing your favorite wedge distance is a key for making birdies. Having a reliable and predictable chip shot is a key for saving par when you miss the green.…
Over time my student had fallen into the habit of "ball focus" rather than target focus. He was so focused on getting the club to the ball square that his body was orienting to the ball at impact, rather than orienting to the target. That was creating the crunch. It was turning into a habit, and making his slice worse. …
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