The old-fashioned way to develop talent

I’ve written about Greg Chappell previously and he certainly has a similar mindset to me when it comes to learning and coaching sport. I was forwarded this Greg Baum article by a reader and it offers a contrarian approach to developing talent. Chappell believes...

Holy #*&%$!

The rain eased up yesterday and Clare, Jessica and I decided to head out to inspect the putting green. When I wandered out onto the deck we were presented with this lovely sight. After the initial shock I did what any good father would do – I ran inside and left...

What you can learn from the Melbourne Football Club

If you’re not familiar with Aussie Rules then replace MFC with any struggling sporting team you know. If you’re in England, you might want to insert  “Australian Cricket Team”. Melbourne FC have had a terrible start to the season, they have...

Why the Australian Golf Industy is in trouble

Greg Norman was the best thing that has ever happened to Australian golf. When he was barnstorming the fairways in the 80’s and 90’s, Australian golf was flying high. Those in charge of the game sat back and expected the good times to last. They...

This is what is wrong with the world

I was surprised to see a friend post this link on his Facebook page and more surprised that he seemed to be seriously considering it. A really smart dude that does a lot of good in the business world, he seems to be suckered into the mentality that we can take a pill...

Internet trouble and golf

Had all sorts of trouble getting decent Internet connection here on the Sunshine Coast. Was told we could get it. Told we couldn’t get it. Told wireless would work. Wireless didn’t work very well. Round and round we go. Found out this is life on the...