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Three kilograms and more

Dear Golfer, I’ve manged to shed about three kilograms so far in my little fitness campaign. I’m not setting the world on fire but I feel I’m doing ok, although I think it’s time to ramp things up a bit. I’m thinking if I can get a little fitter and stronger it can only help…

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I Don't Offer Miracle Cures

Dear Golfer, I’ve just spent a few days away with family and friends. As usual I took my clubs and manged to get in a game of golf. I was joined by my brother, a family friend and my girlfriend. Being the only golfer (also known as the ‘golfer guy’) it was expected that I…

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A disturbing coaching scene

Dear Golfer, I’ve started riding my bike to get fitter and lose some weight. I usually ride around the Yarra River here in inner city Melbourne. It’s a lot of fun, there’s always plenty of people about and some great landmarks like the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), city skyline and Tennis Centre to take my…

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Why automatic golf is easy

Dear golfer, I’m learning quickly in this business that golfers don’t like change or trying something new. Many are skeptical that what I’m offering is far fetched and requires a new swing or some special talent. This couldn’t be further from the truth! When you learn to play automatically you are playing with a golf…

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Your best golfing skills versus your worst

Dear golfer, This post might seem a little controversial so I’ll do my best to explain myself. It also might not be for everyone, but it is something worth considering in my opinion. I realised some time ago that improvement in golf is not always obvious, that to make significant progress can be difficult because…

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Lucky Phil

G’day there, Most of my coaching clients have read my book or blog before coming for a lesson. They generally know what to expect and are prepared for a lesson that may be a little different from the norm. It’s always fun to get someone along who doesn’t know anything about me and who think…

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Great results

Dear golfer, I really enjoy playing great golf. Especially when I fully experience the joy of the automatic process. The game seems easy and anything is possible when I get into the right frame of mind. On Saturday I had my worst game in a long time. I struggled to a 79, lost a golf…

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An eventful and interesting few days

Dear golfer, What a past couple of days I’ve had! It started on Sunday when my twin brother James (also known as Shug) and I were renovating my new golf studio. We were dismantling a huge room divider and hopefully going to use it for a putting green. I’m lucky because Shug can make just…

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