The Desperate Golfer – part 2
For years I’ve been telling people my first golf lesson was a disaster. It’s a good story but not entirely the truth because there was an informal lesson I had before taking serious lessons. And this lesson was anything but a disaster… The public golf course I started at had a chipping green next to…
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…
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.…
Critical Golf Swing Component That Almost Always Gets Overlooked
What’s the most important part of any golf swing? Grip? Stance? Backswing? Nope. At least not if you ask me. I believe the critical aspect of any golf shot you play is the walk to the ball. Sound a bit strange? Let me explain myself. The walk to the ball is critical because it is…
3 reasons why automatic playing is not working for you
So you’ve given automatic playing a go but you’re not getting the results you were looking for. Below I’ve listed the three most common mistakes that will likely be holding you back. Not giving automatic a fair go. My strong recommendation is to attempt to play automatically and naturally for at least three rounds. My…
Update on Playing Golf like Tiger
After Tiger won this year’s US Open I wrote about why I think he’s so dominant. Briefly, I believe that he is the most automated and natural athlete in the world. It seems he never plays safe. He lets go, and hits every shot like it’s his last. There appears to be little self-doubt, confusion…
Best golf
Playing your best golf doesn’t depend on how expensive your golf clubs, what course you play or how lucky you get. These are “one percenters” that have little or no effect on your score… You will play your best golf if you learn to manage your nerves and anxiety and play without fear or consequences.…
It’s not magic but it’s the next best thing…
I’ve been receiving emails this week asking if natural and automatic learning can work for the respective senders. Here’s my short answer; YES! A more detailed response is; If you struggle to play consistently then natural learning can help you. If you yip and stuff up those easy putts and chips then automatic playing can…
