Feb 9, 2009 | Golf Instruction
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...
Feb 4, 2009 | Golf Instruction
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...
Jan 28, 2009 | Golf Instruction, Golf Mechanics
Hardly a day goes by that I don’t get asked about how to play consistent golf. At first thought it sounds like a fair request. After all, it makes sense to be able to play consistently since everyone is trying to do the same. With further reflection I think that...
Jan 21, 2009 | Golf Instruction, Golf Mechanics
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...
Jan 14, 2009 | Golf Instruction
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...
Dec 23, 2008 | Golf Instruction
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...