Playing automatically

May 19, 2009 | Articles

I’d like to give you a detailed run down of my round of golf on Sunday. It was a big game and I was determined to play each shot automatically. Here’s a run down with my thoughts on what I did well and badly: First hole, par 3, 200 metres: I was unsure of...

Lose Your Ego

May 1, 2009 | Articles

Having trouble with your golf game? If you’re a bloke (that’s Aussie for male) then the chances are your ego is getting in the way. Your ego is a distraction and you should leave it in the car. Doing so will help you avoid these two common mistakes: Ignore...

Some thoughts on The Masters

Apr 13, 2009 | Articles, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction Review

The Masters has been run and won. Once again it dished out some amazing drama and was compulsive viewing for us golfers. Here’s my take: Phil Mickelson made one mental error (his tee shot on 12) that probably cost him shooting one of the best ever rounds in...

The Myth of the Fancy Tool

Dec 17, 2008 | Articles

It’s highly likely that you don’t need a new golf club (or multiples). Chances are your current set is perfect – that they are good enough and can allow you to play your best golf. My first set of golf clubs were purchased from Kmart. My Grandparents...

The best golf photographer

Sep 3, 2008 | Articles

I’ve been asked a number of times about the golf photos I’m using on the blog (the ones that appear in the right hand corner of each page). I wish I could say that I took them – not only would it be great to have that talent, but also to have...

An unforgettable experience

Aug 6, 2008 | Articles

I wrote the following story in 2002 after a trip to the UK. Although it’s outdated slightly, the message is still relevant. It’s a little long but contains some great advice and gives an insight into my early golfing concepts. The 2002 Open Championship...