Tagged: course management

Armchair Golf Pro: Woodland, Transitions, Slow Play

Armchair Golf Pro: Woodland, Transitions, Slow Play

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. There were a number...

Armchair Golf Pro: Accenture Match Play, Luke Donald

Armchair Golf Pro: Accenture Match Play, Luke Donald

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...

Armchair Golf Pro: Baddeley, Riviera, and Imagination

Armchair Golf Pro: Baddeley, Riviera, and Imagination

I practice and preach the merits of visualizing every shot. I firmly believe visualization is one of the three key mental skills every golfer should cultivate if they want to play better golf.

Armchair Golf Pro: Vegas Cashes In At Hope Classic

Armchair Golf Pro: Vegas Cashes In At Hope Classic

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.

Armchair Golf Pro: FedEx Cup, Furyk, Effective Golf Swings

Armchair Golf Pro: FedEx Cup, Furyk, Effective Golf Swings

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.

Armchair Golf Pro: Kuchar, Laird, Barclays, FedEx, Short Game

Armchair Golf Pro: Kuchar, Laird, Barclays, FedEx, Short Game

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.

Armchair Golf Pro: PGA Championship, Dustin, Kaymer, Bubba, Whistling Straits

Armchair Golf Pro: PGA Championship, Dustin, Kaymer, Bubba, Whistling Straits

The 92nd PGA Championship at Whistling Straits: lessons for the weekend warrior. To avoid big numbers make good strategic decisions by practicing good course management and game management. Take your lumps when you have to, and put yourself in a position where you are pitting your strengths against the hole’s weaknesses. Avoid the Hero Shot when you are in trouble by getting out of trouble first. Save the heroics for your approach shot or your putt on the green.

Armchair Golf Analyst: Stricker’s Consistent Golf Wins John Deere Classic

Armchair Golf Analyst: Stricker’s Consistent Golf Wins John Deere Classic

You would think that starting the day with a 6-shot lead would make the final round a pleasant walk. But not for Steve Stricker – not knowing that the guy chasing him, Paul Goydos, had already shot a sparkling 59...