May 17, 2012 | Golf Instruction
I caught the end of a popular Melbourne radio show yesterday. It’s a regular golf segment and they tend to finish off with some listener questions, with a local golf pro offering advice. One guy called in and wanted to know how to stop fatting the golf ball. His...
May 4, 2012 | Golf Instruction, Short Game
Chipping is the worst skill I see in most amateurs. Many golfers will argue with me and say their driving is worse but it’s not. Chipping is by far the biggest cause of high handicaps the world over. I’m willing to bet that you’re not special or any...
Apr 26, 2012 | Golf Instruction
Coaching isn’t about you. It’s about your pupil. So don’t go ramming as much information/content down you pupil’s neck (replace pupil with wife, nephew, student, child etc). This is probably the number one mistake rookie coaches make when trying to help someone...
Apr 25, 2012 | Golf Instruction
Two things can happen when the pressure mounts. 1. You start to think and analyse your every move. This seems like the right thing to do but it almost invariably leads to choking. 2. You keep playing and don’t let distractions settle. Option one happens for most...
Apr 22, 2012 | Golf Instruction
1. You need to be very clear in your intention. In other words, what are you trying to do or what is your target?. On a difficulty scale this one is pretty easy, maybe, 4 or 5 out of 10. It’s easily forgotten when we get lazy or start playing well (or poorly)....
Apr 20, 2012 | Golf Instruction
There is no better way to improve your golf than with a coach who is dedicated to helping you. When the instruction and delivery is correct, magic can happen that allows for improvement far beyond what you’d think possible. Good coaches need knowledge in...
