Out of the Bunker: The 30-second window
Perhaps no game challenges a player mentally more than golf. Think about it. Often, you are on the golf course for more than four hours, with nobody to rely on…
Perhaps no game challenges a player mentally more than golf. Think about it. Often, you are on the golf course for more than four hours, with nobody to rely on…
There is one thing I am very accustomed to seeing with most golfers — they stand too far from the golf ball. There can be many reasons for this, but,…
One of my favorite things to do at the golf course is to sit back and watch players playing and practicing. No two players look exactly alike, and, for that…
Each night before heading to bed, there are a couple of things I need to check in my house. Are the doors locked, and are the windows closed? Remembering to…
I work with players who struggle getting comfortable with the way they grip the golf club all the time. Sometimes the left hand feels wrong, sometimes the right hand feels…
How much thought do you put into your posture on a daily basis? As a parent, I tend to emphasize this idea with my children. “Stand tall, keep your back…
I spend a lot of time with my students teaching them to understand ball flight. Do you find it necessary to always take a practice swing? I would assume that…
I was reading an article recently that was discussing the top 10 mental mistakes in golf. The list was well thought out and was related in a way that most…
I’d like to challenge each of you to begin playing golf more aggressively. What does this mean? Aggressive golf means to push your limits by taking more risks on the…
Bunker shots are difficult enough when you have a good lie in the sand. But what about those times when your ball lands and buries itself into the sand? We…
I have always been a believer that putting is the one component in golf that EVERYBODY can become great. Think about it. You don’t need strength, and you don’t necessarily…
Do you take a practice swing? I’m sure most of you probably do. I’m also sure a few of you probably don’t. Whichever the case, it’s important that you do…
I’d like to revisit a topic that comes up in many conversations. The topic is that of swaying during the backswing. Of all the four-letter words in a golfer’s dictionary,…
How closely do you pay attention to the length of your putting stroke? Some of you may think that you do, but most of you probably do not. I notice…
Do you consider yourself to be a good bunker player? If you do, congratulations. But if you don’t, it may be time to take on a new strategy. Let’s face…
Students of mine have often heard me compare hitting a golf ball to public speaking. In particular, hitting the first tee shot of the day in front of a small…
During the final round of the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods taught us all the importance of hitting fairways.Or did he? His final round 64 was a remarkable round. What was…
The recent passing of Bruce Lietzke was a sad day for golf. During his illustrious career, Lietzke won 13 PGA Tour events, and he also added another seven victories on…
In his prime, Johnny Miller was one of the purest ball strikers the game of golf has ever seen. He was often brash, and highly opinionated on the golf course.…
The most recent heat wave we experienced was the worst on record for our area. At one point, I believe the temperature reached 118 degrees. The best thing to do…