A definition of playing golf

Aug 4, 2011 | Golf Instruction

I’ve arrived in Ayr, Scotland today and will be playing Troon and Turnberry tomorrow. Tonight I experienced a learning situation that could rival anything I encounter on those two great courses. After a great dinner I wandered over to the local golf course with...

Why golf is hard

Aug 2, 2010 | Articles

Anyone can play golf. Grab some clubs, book a tee time and go play. There is nothing stopping you. If you’re able to do this and don’t care about results (and I mean really don’t care) then well done. You’re in a tiny percentage. But the game...

Fear of failure is a waste

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...

I’m a player

Nov 28, 2008 | Golf Instruction

Are you a player? I’d like to think that I’m now a player. My online golfing buddy is definitely a player. Most golfers turn up, try hard but in my opinion don’t play golf. You’re not playing golf if you; Continually change your golf swing...