The life of a student athlete

Being a student athlete was one of the greatest experiences of my life. For many incoming college freshman, the transition can be a tough one. However, being a student athlete

Heel Up or Down?

There has always been plenty of debate throughout the years about what to do with the front heel in your golf swing. Should it come up, or should it stay

Flying with the Golden Eagles

That’s a Wrap! I recently concluded coaching the inaugural season for the women’s golf team at California State University, Los Angeles. It was a season I will certainly never forget.

Out of the Bunker: Reverse the Warmup

I remember being a young golfer and grabbing my driver the moment I stepped onto the practice range. It seemed like the obvious choice, because it’s my favorite club in

Putting the fun in fundraisers

My golf team at California State University, Los Angeles recently held a fundraising golf tournament.  There was quite a bit of work putting the tournament together, and I was happy

Out of the Bunker: The power of optimism

Are you a glass half-full, or a glass half-empty kind of person? In other words, are you an optimist, or a pessimist? I certainly work hard at being an optimist,

Does golf need a villain?

I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about Patrick Reed being the “villain of golf.” Reed is often described as cocky, arrogant, unappreciative and even a cheater. Recently, in

Line or Spot Putting?

Do you draw a line on your ball to assist with your putting?  It’s a practice done by most professionals, and many amateurs, throughout the game.  The concept is simple. 

What’s With the Sand?

Golfers are spoiled.  There’s really no other way to put it.  When something seems less than ideal around the golf course, golfers are quick to complain.  I’m sure that Superintendents

Jordan, are you out there?

Is it just me, or does Jordan Spieth seem to be invisible these days? I’m not sure if it is the Tiger Woods effect, but Spieth’s name is rarely mentioned

Out of the Bunker: A Good Decision

  Do you make good decisions on the golf course? It’s probably something that you don’t think much about. Typically, golfers are focused on improving their swings and putting strokes

Dealing with the altitude effect

Did you happen to watch any of the World Golf Championship won by Phil Mickelson in Mexico City? Wow. What an amazing finish to that tournament. Had Justin Thomas gone

The importance of the 80/20 Rule

Have you ever had a staring contest with your golf ball? This may sound like a funny question, but chances are that you have this contest regularly with your ball. 

So Long Cali!

As much as I enjoyed following the PGA Tour throughout the west coast swing, it’s always fun when the tour ventures back east to Florida. Playing golf in Florida is

Out of the Bunker: Play like Bubba Watson

Bubba Watson recently won the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club. This was his third victory at Riviera, and his tenth PGA tour victory. This most recent victory further illustrates