Getting over the Automatic Golf hump

I was just writing an email to an avid reader when I realised the content of the email was similar to many others. So with a flash of inspiration I’ve decided to put the contents into a blog post. That way the info can be seen by everyone and I can forward future emails to…

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Is this really the easiest way to play golf?

If you knew everything there was to know about golf that would be a shame. At least, it would be a problem if you wanted to play your best golf. Let me explain. If you knew everything then you’d know too much. You would, – hold back and be too scared to swing the club…

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The 5 Imperative Laws of Automatic Golf

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you’ll hopefully be playing golf with more freedom and enthusiasm. I hope this is the case. If not, or if you’re new here, the following post will give you the 5 most essential steps to mastering automatic golf. At the very least, let’s hope you’ll get…

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“How did you miss that putt?”

I missed a 3 footer. It was on the 17th hole last Sunday as my Pennant season was coming to the end. The miss meant that I lost the chance to take the lead in a really tight match against a very good player. I didn’t panic. The miss didn’t even register in my care…

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A natural swing … Is this the way to better golf?

Sally Jenkins’ article is spot on. Here are a few quotes with my thoughts below. What that ought to tell you is that there’s no ”right” technique, and you should fire your instructor if he insists there is. CS: Couldn’t agree more. While there are certain principles that are important, you’ve gotta find your style.…

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Simple and Easy

What’s the simplest and easiest shot I can hit right now? If you’re struggling with your game, playing inconsistently and are just stuck, then this is the phrase I want you to have ringing in your ears the next time you play. Aim to hit the simplest and easiest shot. Not the one you think…

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Trusting my golf swing and being a co-pilot

Golf can be so frustrating! You think you’ve got the game worked out and then the next minute you’re struggling. The last few months of golf have not been that good for me. Maybe the worse in over 10 years. I took 12 shots up the last hole in the Club Championship I got a…

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Simplicity Wins

The more simply you approach playing golf the better you’ll do. Problems arise when you make a mistake and Pesky wants to assert his power. The normal thing (what you’re probably doing now) is to think and try and work out what you’re doing wrong. This is complicated. It takes effort and almost always leads…

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