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Practicing Pressure

August 11, 2017

Have you ever noticed how calm you are while you practice, but you become a nervous wreck as soon as you step onto the course?  It happens to us all,

The Player – Caddy Dynamic

August 11, 2017

How significant is the player – caddy dynamic on tour? I would suspect that many of you have wondered this in the past, and I was made more aware of

Golf tip: Save the bogey

August 3, 2017

Watching the final six holes of the Open Championship from Royal Birkdale was a fun experience. I have never seen a player play a four-hole stretch in five-under par on

Jordan Spieth is a true champion

August 3, 2017

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 served as a fitting example

SCV in MLB alumni update

July 29, 2017

Seven was a recurring number for the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. They broke a tie in the seventh inning to beat the Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win,

Out of the bunker: Higher equals straighter

July 28, 2017

I watch players every day throwing down alignment sticks to check their aim while practicing on the range. It’s a great idea. Anybody who plays the game recognizes the importance

A moment of anxiety

July 28, 2017

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 me. In fact, I am

Blue Heat women’s soccer falls in final

July 24, 2017

The Santa Clarita Blue Heat fought and fought against a staunch Grand Rapids defense, but upon the final whistle in extra time, reality set in. The local pro-am team had

Focus on distance control on your putts

July 21, 2017

Have you ever thought about the keys to becoming a good putter? Let’s face it, most of you probably don’t spend nearly as much time on the practice green as

The Importance of Junior Golf

July 21, 2017

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, and it’s perhaps the most

The meaning of awareness

July 14, 2017

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 Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott.

It’s a numbers game

July 14, 2017

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 hit during a round of

The negative effects of over coaching

July 7, 2017

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 at nearly every sporting event