I was completely over golf coaching
It wasn’t that long that I was completely over golf coaching. I had spent years and thousands of dollars getting my swing tweaked and prodded and messing about trying to work this game out. I reached the point when I realised the standard coaching hadn’t really helped me and if anything, hindered my development. I…
An expert coach has his say
I found an email from Scott Barrow while cleaning out my inbox. Scott has been a mate for a few years and we both share an interest in coaching and thinking outside the box. This post offers two different perspectives which I hope you find interesting. Scott is not a golfer, but is coming from…
Those bloody annoying golfers
When I was around 19 years of age I thought I was a good golfer. My handicap got to scratch for the first time and I was considered one of the better players in my club. But there was an ugly truth I was hiding. And that was I really couldn’t play that well. Sure,…
How to get back into the game after a bad round or two
Luke is having a bit of trouble with his game. It comes as no surprise, as this is common with a golfer who experiences early success with automatic golf. Sorta seems like this is a way for the game to get back at you, once you think you’ve got everything under control, it is snatched…
Something bigger
It’s easy to get caught up in your score or how you play. While this is understandable, could you be missing out? For so long, my golf has been defined by score alone. If I played well I was happy – and unhappy if the score didn’t live up to expectations. The more I write…
Play Better Golf By The Weekend
This has been one of my most popular golf lessons and something I’d recommend to any golfer, whether a tour pro or a weekend warrior. The goal is simple; Maximise your chances of playing your best golf Reducing distractions Letting your subconscious do what it does best It’s a very important lesson and something that…
Finally! Someone speaking some sense
Butch Harmon has made some insightful comments about Tiger Woods in the Wall Street Journal. From a coaching and learning perspective his remarks are spot on. I’m pleased to hear a coach getting away from the technical instruction that’s so prevalent. “For me, and I think we saw this at the Masters, he looks like…
2 Powerful Golf Learning Fundamentals
1. You need to be very clear in your intention. In other words, what are you trying to do or what is your target?. On a difficulty scale this one is pretty easy, maybe, 4 or 5 out of 10. It’s easily forgotten when we get lazy or start playing well (or poorly). 2. Be…
