Golfers are incredibly demanding of themselves, and it often hinders their ability to enjoy the game and play better. A large part of this has to do with having warped expectations on the golf course. I’ve been around thousands of golfers in my life, and one area in particul…

What is it that separates ordinary people from the high achievers?   Is it pure talent? Hard work? Or is it an unlocked mentality? The world is fraught with talented people who never “lived up to their potential.” Hard workers often suffer the same fate, spinning their wheel…

Your approach shots into the green are very important. In fact, they are statistically the most important shot in golf for scoring. This is why iron play is so critical if you are looking to lower your handicap. However, in this article, I’d like to discuss another part of t…

The weight of expectations can be crippling to a golfer. It can destroy our confidence, enjoyment, and performance on the course. I have help for all of you though! Golf doesn’t have to be about the fear of failure or any of those other negative thoughts that hold us back fr…

It’s easy to manage your golf game on the course when things are going well. On some days your swing is going to feel great, the bounces will go your way, and your rounds will mostly be blissful. However, as many of you are well aware those days can be a rarity for us golfer…

Whenever most people talk about game improvement it almost always results in a discussion about swing mechanics. I’ve spoken before about why digesting multiple swing tips can actually hurt your game – especially from that random guy at the driving range. That’s not to say y…

This is a guest post by John Brende It’s been a long time, but I still remember the article. It hit me with a gut punch: “regardless of how long we play, we might not actually get much better…” Data-backed analysis of 4,000 golfers collected from TheGrint, a handicap and sta…

You don’t need to stick around a golf course for long to see a golfer who is visibly suffering through their round. They mope around from one shot to the next, drop a few expletives, and maybe toss a club in anger. Even the pros do it… Rahmpage. pic.twitter.com/4SiLk5Ukbt…

One of the reasons why golf can be such a difficult psychological game compared with other sports is because you are not reacting. Most athletes in the field of play don’t have time to mull over their intentions. They simply let their bodies take over in the moment. With gol…

Being a scratch golfer is defined as “a player who can play to a Course Handicap of zero on any and all rated golf courses.” Most of us would associate it with having a handicap of zero. In plain words, scratch golf means that on a neutral golf course a player has the abilit…

One of the main themes of this site is to help recreational golfers do away with unrealistic expectations on the course. Expecting too much of your golf game is easily one of the biggest roadblocks to progress. Many golfers are too hard on themselves because they are watchin…

I am almost positive that every single golfer who reads this site wants to find ways to lower their scores. That can be a complicated proposition because the path to golf improvement can be difficult and confusing. Luckily for you, Practical Golf is watching out for you! One…