Breaking 80 can be considered the “final frontier” for many golfers. In this article I’d like to talk about what parts of your game need to be improved in order to consistently break 80. Additionally, I’d like to dispel many of the myths that exist. Ben Hogan famously wrote…

With the golf offseason approaching, I wanted to give you some ideas on what you can do to make your time productive, and make positive changes to your game. 1) Look Back, and Look Ahead If you are serious about improving as a golfer you need to make an honest evaluation of…

This is a guest post by David MacKenzie from Golf State of Mind Students often tell me that it takes them several holes to “find their game”, and by the time they’ve found it, they’ve already dropped several shots. Even though they start playing better, the damage has alread…

As a way to celebrate the launch of Practical Golf Insider, I wanted to do a compilation of all of our best golf tips that I know can legitimately help your golf game. I’ve broken this down into different categories, and I don’t expect you to digest it all at once! Additiona…

One of the most challenging things about becoming a better golfer is conquering our biggest enemy. It’s not the golf course, the elements, competitors, or anything like that. It’s ourselves, and many times our golf swing thoughts. There are so many reasons why golf is an end…

Last week the PGA Tour had its first FedEx Cup Playoff event at Bethpage State Park. I grew up playing all of the courses there, and make it a point to play the famed Black course at least once or twice a year. Rather than go to the course on the days the tournament was held…

Being resilient is one of the most important skills any golfer can have. Here are five reasons you should never give up on your round of golf, no matter how difficult things get out there. It becomes a habit If you start giving up early in your round, a very bad habit could…

One of the main reasons I started Practical Golf was so that I could do my part to help all of you enjoy the game more. I myself have struggled mightily at times with having fun during my rounds, and after almost 20 years it finally hit me over the head that there was no way…

What you do and think about in the few hours before a round has a big influence on your performance. In this lesson, I’ve put together a list of 10 pre-round exercises I work on with my students. What you do and think about in the few hours before a round means a ton.

In this guest post PGA Pro Nick Banks talks about how you can prepare more effectively for your next golf lesson. Find out what you should have ready before you work with your coach to make your time more effective.

This is a guest post by David MacKenzie from Golf State of Mind Most golfers lose way too many shots to poor mental decisions and not knowing how to systematically approach each shot and control their emotions to maintain confidence. This article will show you the 5 most com…

This is a guest post by David MacKenzie from Golf State of Mind I’m sure you’ve heard the tip “keep your head down” to improve ball striking, but how many of us know about the role that our eyes play in this? Is hitting the ball thin not because you lift your head up, but be…