Too Many Minds

I received the below email from Ben over the weekend. I like it and highlights my thoughts on automatic learning for golf. Too many minds: A while back when on a plane I was watching a Tom Cruise movie called ‘The Last Samurai’, (and yes I know what you’re thinking...

A different type of commitment

Most of us golfers will try anything if we think it’s going to help us improve our game. Here’s a list of the most common; looking for any quick fix changing of golf clubs constant fiddling with golf swing I think this constant search for improvement is...

Fear of failure is a waste

Fear of failure is a waste. It’s a waste of energy and a waste of time. Why? Because the absolute worst thing that can happen to you on the golf course is a bad score. Not good but not that bad either. If you play badly you’re not going to be sacked by...

A Case Study: Adam’s Story

I like stories. They provide inspiration and are a useful learning tool. Adam’s golf story is a good one and highlights the pitfalls of the golf improvement cycle. Adam has been a friend of mine for nine years. I didn’t realise he was a golfer until...

Golfing Shortcuts

An old golfing mate asked me over the weekend what my #1 secret was for playing better golf. He wanted to know what one thing (shortcut) has allowed me to improve my golf the most. Don’t know what he thought of my response, but I think he was expecting something...