Do they really need to know this stuff?

The following came through the Twittersphere via @NeilPlimmer Do they really need to know this stuff? Do we (adults) really need to tell them this stuff? Do they really need to do this stuff? Keep your feet still Bend your knees Keep your head still Keep your left arm...

What has happened to Hunter Mahan?

You probably haven’t noticed because he’s not high profile like Tiger, but Hunter Mahan has dropped off the world ranking list. He was once ranked 4 in the world and now he’s outside the top 200 (now 205). Previously, he’s had top 10’s in...

Golfing banter

A few weeks ago I got to spend time with my mate and coach Scott Barrow. Golf with Scott is always interesting because he likes to challenge and approaches golf way differently from the norm. Once, after he smacked a booming drive, he let out a primal scream. In fact,...

Some truths about golf learning 

If you’re thinking about changing your golf swing or reworking your golf swing then please watch the video below. Sean O’Hair makes some excellent points about learning and improving. The big thing here is that it’s often too easy to listen to others...

Golf coaching with Christian

I’m a bit of a nutter when it comes to coaching kids. I think it’s very easy for parents/coaches/adults to over-coach and ultimately make golf harder than it needs to be. This happened to me and I suppose I have a chip on my shoulder about it. Here’s...

The simplest golf lesson of all

Received the below from a reader this morning. Golf is purely individual. It’s how YOU play the game, not someone else. It’s you who hits the ball, not your playing partner, your coach, or anyone else, but you. It’s how you play your game that makes...

Thinking too much

  Last night’s Big Bash match offered all of us a lesson on how to combat a pressure situation. The game went down to the last ball and I reckon the bowling team made a huge mistake. Simon Milenko, the bowler for Hobart, was on fire. He almost single...

My best golf articles of 2015

Here’s a list of some of my best golf articles for 2015. Thanks for reading and I look forward to sharing more of my ideas in 2016. Playing golf without fear Dumb Shot Addiction Are you prepared to play badly? The only golf tip you need … “But the...

A better golf course design …

I was thrilled to hear Mike Clayton and team get their first golf course design gig in the USA. I can only imagine the interest this job would have received in the USA golf course design community, so for an Aussie group to get the nod they must be doing something...

Mowing madness and other things

I started a mowing business. Not sure what I was thinking but it sure has kept me very busy the last few months. And this is part of the reason why I’ve been more quiet than usual on the golf front. But I’m ready to get back into things in the new year,...