Jordan Spieth is a true champion

The recently completed Open Championship at Royal Birkdale still has me shaking my head in amazement. The drama of the last hour of the tournament

A moment of anxiety

Have you ever noticed how calm professional athletes appear when you are watching them on television? I notice it all the time, and it fascinates

The Importance of Junior Golf

We are at that time of year where junior golf camps begin popping up throughout courses around the nation.  It’s an awesome sight to see,

The meaning of awareness

I recently began reading a book given to me by one of my students. The book is titled “Be a Player,” and it’s co-written by

It’s a numbers game

Do you keep track of your statistics on the golf course? The statistic that I hear most golfers talk about is the number of fairways

The negative effects of over coaching

Over coaching in youth sports is a common occurrence these days. Regardless of the sport, you can witness coaches and parents over coaching young athletes

Has the U.S. Open Lost its Identity?

This year’s U.S. Open was a great tournament in many aspects. The golf course looked beautiful. Erin Hills will certainly become a popular getaway destination

Do you have a golf superstition?

Do you believe in superstitions? I’m sure many of you do. Perhaps you have a lucky rabbit’s foot, or you are fearful of a black

Practice with one club

I grew up playing golf with two wedges. I had a pitching wedge, and a sand wedge. Virtually every shot I ever had to hit

Playing with number 1

I have been incredibly fortunate in golf. Having grown up in New Mexico, I was a childhood friend and rival of Notah Begay. Begay would

You don’t need to be perfect

Do you ever wonder what the most important keys to your golf game might be? I’m sure that most of you have aspects of your

Plan your golf getaway

With summer approaching, it’s time to start planning some getaway golf excursions with your family and friends. We are fortunate to live here in Southern

Don’t overthink, quiet the noise

Are you easily affected by noise, and other distractions, on the golf course? I am not referring to birds chirping in the trees, or squirrels

The NCAA Golf Championships

The NCAA College Golf Championships will wrap up this month at Rich Harvest Farms outside of Chicago, and I’m sure it will be an exciting

Practicing speed in the golf swing

Speed is a tricky topic when it comes to the golf swing.  These days, it is difficult to determine if you are supposed to swing