Golf articles
I started a little website late last year called The Golf Tribe. The idea was for like minded golfers to share ideas, experience and their progress. There have been some passionate “Tribers” who have contributed on an almost daily basis. They’ve provided some great content and kept The Tribe moving along. I hope they’ll stick…
My handicap is now plus 3. It’s the lowest I’ve ever been able to get it – lower even when I was playing full-time and able to practise everyday. I’m pleased about this achievement but I’m not going to get carried away with it. Why? Because a handicap is just a stupid number. It’s only…
I‘d like to give you a detailed run down of my round of golf on Sunday. It was a big game and I was determined to play each shot automatically. Here’s a run down with my thoughts on what I did well and badly: First hole, par 3, 200 metres: I was unsure of the…
Having trouble with your golf game? If you’re a bloke (that’s Aussie for male) then the chances are your ego is getting in the way. Your ego is a distraction and you should leave it in the car. Doing so will help you avoid these two common mistakes: Ignore good advice because you think you…
The Masters has been run and won. Once again it dished out some amazing drama and was compulsive viewing for us golfers. Here’s my take: Phil Mickelson made one mental error (his tee shot on 12) that probably cost him shooting one of the best ever rounds in major golf. It nearly seems unfair but…
It’s highly likely that you don’t need a new golf club (or multiples). Chances are your current set is perfect – that they are good enough and can allow you to play your best golf. My first set of golf clubs were purchased from Kmart. My Grandparents bought them for me and the total set…
I’ve been asked a number of times about the golf photos I’m using on the blog (the ones that appear in the right hand corner of each page). I wish I could say that I took them – not only would it be great to have that talent, but also to have travelled and visited…
I wrote the following story in 2002 after a trip to the UK. Although it’s outdated slightly, the message is still relevant. It’s a little long but contains some great advice and gives an insight into my early golfing concepts. The 2002 Open Championship (British Open) was my first visit to one of golf’s majors.…