THE PLAYERS COACH
Chipping Practice Green side basic chip shots (10 minutes). From 2 steps off the green surface. Switch up clubs and distances of shot Chip/Putt for score: Play 20 holes with goal set at 14/20 up and downs. Vary lies from difficult to easy including uphill and downhill, tight and buried. Simulate golf course pressure. Pitching […]
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A little trick I learned in college was to make a “yard card” to stick in my yardage book for tournaments. On the yard card I have little reminders that meant the most to me when doing my mental game training. I would like you to revisit the confidence section and the “Self Talk, Affirmation”
Preparing for a tournament involves a strategic process. Every player has a different routine but their is a method to their madness. Here is a general routine that I have found to be successful with most players. You should Experiment with this routine listed below Journal how you felt going into your round. What you
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As we discussed throughout this program, getting feedback is very important for learning and development. Generic stat sheets track fairway, greens, putts each round. This does not show the entire story. Example, what if I hit 15 greens but average 40 feet from the hole. The percentages tell us I will probably 3-putt before I
Playing on the golf course is the most underrated aspect. Every player I teach needs to play more! What good does the mechanically perfect swing do, if you cant get the ball in the hole? When you are on the golf course you get in different situations you cannot simulate in practice. If possible, always
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Before you go out to play or practice golf, you should do dynamic stretching to warm up your golf muscles. If you go to any collegiate or professional golf tournament, you will not find many players doing static stretching. Dynamic vs. Static Stretching Static Stretching Static stretching means a stretch is held in a challenging but
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Warning: I am not a health or fitness professional! But I do know what is productive for golfers. Golfers need to train like athletes but also tailor it to their specific deficiencies. For example, if you lack hip mobility and flexibility, there are a lot of exercises you can find online to improve your game.
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Circle 18 Game for Focus I challenge you to do something you’ve probably not done before while playing golf. During your next round, I’d like you not to make a good score your goal. Don’t even write any numbers on the scorecard. Your goal will be hitting every shot as best you can. I’m sure you’re thinking this sounds counter-intuitive.
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