Some bad golf journalism

This article appeared on the ABC News site about Adam Scott’s win in the Australian Masters. For the most part the article is fine, but I don’t like this quote one bit. Unlike at the British Open, where Scott relinquished a four-hole lead with four holes...

A golfing debacle

Chipping for most golfers is the worst part of their game. Bunker play may sneak in front, but day in and day out a golfer’s chipping game is what lets him down the most. By the way, this is my opinion as many won’t confess to having any sort of chipping...

A golf lesson learned a little late

This is sort of a continuation of yesterday’s post – thought a story would resonate with more golfers. Here’s the story. It was my first big golf event. I had qualified through to the match play rounds of the State Championships and was paired...

The best way to overcome a performance rut

Stop searching for the right answer or the perfect tip to show up. This is the reason you’re stuck. Yep, it’s hard to swing freely when you’re lacking confidence or not sure, but this is exactly what you’ve got to do. Swing the sticks. And do...

Every golfer needs to be taught bravery

Bravery needs to be taught more. And not to hit driver on every hole or to go for each shot. We need to be brave to stand up and walk our own path – to question the status quo and be prepared to do things our way. We also need the courage to walk our way when...

A little golfing champion

I received the video below from a regular reader. It put a smile on my face and I’m thrilled to see little Henry do so well. We can all learn a lot from watching this small clip. I love the way he tosses the second ball onto the ground and then...