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My New Book Is Out!

I have some exciting news. After three years of writing and research, my book is finally out on Amazon! It is called The Four Foundations of Golf: How to Build a Game That Lasts a Lifetime I believe The Four Foundations is the most comprehensive and practical guide on how to…

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The Tale of Two Rounds: The Inner Battle of Golf

I thought it would be an interesting exercise to walk you through two completely different tournament rounds – one where I dealt with extreme adversity and another where I dealt with a mind-blowing amount of early success. Naturally, their differences will be obvious. But I…

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approach shot strategy

Approach Shot Strategy: How to Lower Your Scores With Smarter Targets

Approach shot strategy is one of my favorite topics to discuss. It’s (mostly) easy to explain and can quickly lower a golfer’s handicap if they change their habits. In this article, and accompanying podcast, I’ll explain the most common mistake most golfers make with their a…

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locus of attention golf

What Should You Think About While You Swing? How Locus of Attention Can Help Your Performance

When most golfers are introduced to the game, it’s all about their golf swing. Keep your head still, get your hands here on your backswing, don’t forget to rotate! We are programmed to consciously think about what our bodies are doing at all times. It doesn’t stop either. No…

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caring too much but not enough

The Hardest Balancing Act

Throughout the last 25 years, I’m confident that I have either made or witnessed every mistake imaginable in golf – especially in the mental game. When it comes to your attitude on the golf course, it is critical to strike a balance and avoid extremes. While this might sound…

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golf system

Why You Want to Be a System Golfer, and How to Do It

If you listen to the Sweet Spot podcast, you’ll often hear a common theme from myself or Adam Young. I value simplicity, removing variables, and functionality above all else in golf. Too often, we complicate things. There are many reasons why, but much of it has to do with m…

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rethinking bad shots

Rethinking “Bad” Shots: How to Constructively Evaluate Your Rounds

The most valuable exercise for a golfer is a post-round analysis. The clues for how to improve your game, and more importantly, how to enjoy yourself more, are all hiding in your memory. In this article, I want to explore “bad shots.” I’m using quotation marks because I’m go…

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play your best golf 2021

Play Your Best Golf in 2021 (Part Two) — the Art of Looking Forward

You don’t need to read this to have a good golf year in 2021. I mean … it’s not rocket science. Stay fit, focus on enjoying your game, and keep your wedges sharp, and you’ll have your share of positive moments on the links. But chances are you’re reading these words becaus…

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play your best golf 2021

Play Your Best Golf in 2021 (Part 1) – The Art of Looking Back

The new year is almost here (thank goodness), and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2021. The process, for some, will be so invigorating they’ll make a game-changing or life-changing resolution. And for many, it will…

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golf while nervous

You Can Still Play Great Golf While Being Nervous, Here’s How

This past weekend, Viktor Hovland won the Mayakoba Classic — with a birdie on #18 no less — for his 2nd win on the PGA Tour. But it wasn’t his win as much as how he described his mental game that caught my attention. In Sunday’s post-round summary, Viktor didn’t recite the u…

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2020 masters

Musing on The 2020 Masters: 3 Takeaways for Your Mental Game

Like everyone else in the golf world, I was thoroughly entertained this past weekend as I watched many of the world’s best players try their best to win a Green Jacket. While I keenly observed their prodigious swings and marveled at their short game prowess, part of me remai…

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golf's deepest trap

Falling Into, and Getting Out of, Golf’s Deepest Trap

Before golf, my sport was beer-league softball. Our team was brutal, but we sure had fun. After every game, we’d gather in a semi-circle around the tailgate of Terry’s truck, have a beer or two, and decide who’d be the latest recipient of the coveted “trophy” … a wooden le…

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