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.
To be mentally tough on the outside (performance) you need to be mentally tough on the inside. Every time I see that image of the lion I recall my peak performance experience.
Just a few days left before the competition. I’ve been doing a bunch of last minute equipment testing. John Greenwood added another little shaft tweak to the ultralight shaft I’m going to be using that added a little stability but...
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.
In this video we take a quick look inside a club building shop and watch as we drill out the remains of the shaft in the old head and prep a new shaft. Club building is an art as much as it is a science.
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.
Earlier last week I was able to get in to see the orthopedic doctor to have him look at my left shoulder. He was kind enough to allow me to video the part where we talked about his preliminary diagnosis of the soreness in my left shoulder and possible rotator cuff damage.
Come along with me as I travel to Mesquite, NV to compete in the Regional Long Drive Championship. I hit my best ball of the day – 385 yards – and wound up on top! Exceeded my own expectations. I can’t tell you how exciting it was to get back in the winner’s circle, and to earn my spot at the Worlds!
Eric Jones, the 2003 RE/MAX World Long Drive Senior Champion, and Tomislav Kralj hit the two longest balls in the Senior Division finals using Claymore shafts and both will now advance to the World Championship. All of the finalists were playing drivers built by professional clubfitter John Greenwood of of Greenwoods Golf in Dublin, Calif.
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.
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World Long Drive Champion and PGA Teaching Professional Eric Jones Shows You How To Integrate The 5 Keys To Distance Into Your Own Swing
Well, I mentioned that this journey wouldn’t be without its trials and tribulations. A couple of days ago I did a long drive clinic and exhibition for one of my corporate clients. It was fun and everybody had a good...
As I continue my journey to the World Long Drive Championships I’ll share some of the little tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that help me compete better. This post is a little ninja trick I learned to...
For Immediate Release 8-23-10 Contact: Maureen McInaney-Jones www.targetcenteredgolf.com 415-370-7542 Eric Jones Wins Long Drive District 8 Regional Qualifier 385-Yard Blast Earns Him a Spot in the Sr. Division at the 2010 World Long Drive Championships Orinda –CA (August 23, 2010)...
The elements of shot making are skills, just like the mechanical elements of swinging on plane and making a pivot are skills. They can be practiced and the skills can be developed. Split your practice so you spend half your time working on shot-making, and half on mechanics.
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