The Pre Shot Routine is essential to developing a process to be relaxed and confident while hitting a golf shot. It is what you have to fall back on when you fall under pressure and need to be clutch! Analysis: The Thinking Phase The player must gather all the information necessary regarding the shot that […]
Before you can change your (golf) life, you have to have 100% belief in what you are doing. Through my time as a golf instructor and college golf coach, I have found similarities among the golfers that see improvement and continually progress. 100% belief in what they practice and how they play the game Clarity
How to practice Get excited, we are about to start the fun stuff! I like to start with some education on how you should practice and why. Most golfers overlook the basics and never get better. The basics (fundamentals) are extremely important. Golf can be unpredictable, but there are some things you can control to
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Anyone can learn to have a good short game! jj wood golf short game
As a college golf coach there is nothing more frustrating than watching your players struggle with their short game. The short game requires a small simple swing, which does not require much talent or athleticism. Sure, some players possess more talent with their short game such as soft hands, touch, and creativity, but anybody can practice their way into being a good short game player in golf.
When I was in college I didn’t possess the natural ability to be a phenomenal putter. I worked my way in order to be a functional putter in order to be an above average college player and post quality golf scores to help my team. I did this by:
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Alignment for golf. Is it important? alignment for golf
Recently I did a 2 day seminar on a mental training aid that is supposed to measure your brainwaves throughout your golf pre shot routine and while swinging the golf club. There were numerous topics covered in this seminar, one of which was alignment.
The two men said many things that I may or may not agree with, but the main point I am going to talk about today is when they made the statement “alignment to the target is not important when executing a golf shot”.
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Youth Golf Lessons – Enjoyable or Competitive? My latest reading in Sport Psychology for Peak Performance was focused on youth and motivation in sports. This reading was of great interest because it brought me back to my days as a golf instructor in Houston, TX only a few years ago. I was teaching some of the
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Getting comfortable with golf swing changes
When making golf swing changes, most people revert back to what’s comfortable.
A few things you need to know before giving up on your new golf swing changes that will make you a better player in the long run:
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Putting Ruler Drill https://youtu.be/SHetjb1w6p4 Learn how to start your ball down your target line An easy way to learn how to start rolling your putts online is by grabbing a long metal ruler at your local hardware store and using it while you practice. Step 1. Get a five foot putt, that is straight Step
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