The fear of learning

Mar 15, 2015 | Constraints led approach

I can think of some horrible times I was paralysed with fear. I was too scared to take the club away – worried that my swing would deviate from plane or I’d cock my wrists the wrong way. Thank god those days are over! Why are golfers so afraid of making...

A better golf lesson

Mar 10, 2015 | golf coaching

“I must be lifting my head. I’m doing something wrong. I can’t hit the ball!”. These were the comments coming from Andrew. No doubt he was struggling a bit with his golf game, but he was about to get some Strachan coaching. Me: You’re not...

Golf technique doesn’t always matter

Oct 17, 2014 | Articles

It’s easy to forget what we’re trying to do. Oftentimes we think we need to hold the club in a specific way or swing the club in a certain way to get the result we want. This is not always the case. Sometimes golf technique isn’t so important. Your...

The myth of the square stance

Sep 3, 2014 | Golf Instruction

Golfers tend to waste a lot of energy on their stance. We obsess about it. We lay clubs on the ground and spend time concerning ourselves where our feet point. But I think this can all be a distraction – a waste of time if you will. There’s an easier and...

Swing freely. Even when you’re scared.

Jun 13, 2014 | Golf Instruction, Golf Podcast

I was chatting to someone the other day and they were saying they have trouble driving the ball. Their problem is compounded when they’re playing a difficult or tight hole. It’s a common issue and nutrition hgh you need to fight the urge to tighten up and...