Golf articles
It can take some time for learning to kick in. We can stuff and fumble about before we really “get it”. This is pretty normal and I’ve certainly had my fair share of ups and down while learning to play better golf. John “Steady” Stead is a good case in point. I met him first…
You probably already know this: most golfers fail because when they play they’re thinking too much about their swing. They’re thinking and not playing golf. Thinkers worry about their grip, stance, swing, score, playing partners and what people are thinking about them. It’s all pretty boring and totally ineffective. The sad thing is most of…
There is no better way to improve your golf than with a coach who is dedicated to helping you. When the instruction and delivery is correct, magic can happen that allows for improvement far beyond what you’d think possible. Coaches need knowledge in mechanics, natural learning, psychology, strategy and equipment. Timothy Gallwey, author of the…
Had my first hit in ages yesterday. Felt like it had been months, the game was a bit rusty, but I managed to hit the ball ok and walked off the course happy with how I played. I am even managing to have another game today. Lucky me! The interesting thing about yesterday was playing…
Scientific testing of golf swing Smashing the ball from the tee makes golf fun. And if there’s something I get asked over and over is What can I do to hit the ball further? Way back in 2004 I was part of a biomechanical study of the golf swing. It was pretty full on and…
I read with interest a new article by my mate and super coach Scott Barrow (here). From a golf perspective I’ve always wondered why golfers practise with ear plugs in (to be honest you don’t see it very often, mostly the younger, serious golfers. But it is around). It’s never made sense to me and…
Hearing about Kevin Na taking 16 shots on one hole brought back some memories for me. Last year it took me 12 hits to complete the 18th hole during the Club Championships. I still don’t know it happened and it all but ruined my chances of defending the title. It goes to show that even…
Had a great phone conversation with a regular client today. We covered all sorts of golfy stuff but the most important thing we spoke about was practise. In particular we spoke at length about finding way to practice golf when you don’t have much time. Mostly because, You’re flat out at work You’re busy with…