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golf ball control

You Don’t Have as Much Control over the Golf Ball as You Think

Golfers are constantly fighting a battle with themselves – it’s mainly about perception versus reality. A lot of frustration and anger occurs because many players have a hard time understanding what are reasonable results for their skill level. One of my goals is to constant…

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bethpage black 18th

There’s No Such Thing as Fair in Golf – Act Accordingly

The laws of the universe largely determine where our golf ball is going, starting at impact. Once it’s (hopefully) in the air, you’re at the whims of the wind, gravity, and everything else you likely forgot from your high school physics class. What golfers interpret as bad b…

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golf improvement

What is Practical Golf? My Manifesto of Golf Improvement

Recently, I was listening to Annika Sorenstam describe what made her such a great golfer. What struck me the most was her comments on golf being like a puzzle. Annika states to achieve success, each golfer needs to find out what unique pieces fit in their own game. It’s not…

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golf happiness

The Formula for Golf Happiness

I’m on a beautiful golf course in the middle of winter, it’s 80 degrees out, and I’m utterly miserable. What should be a fun day during a family vacation in South Florida with my father, has turned into a complete disaster. I don’t know it yet but I’m about to reach the abso…

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golf habits

7 Habits That Can Lead To Major Breakthroughs In Your Golf Game

Most golfers crave quick fixes. They want to get rid of their slice overnight and lower their handicap by ten strokes immediately. The golf industry has been more than happy to sell equipment, training aids, and other kinds of products that promise these results. The truth i…

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mental game scorecard

How To Measure The Mental Game

Whenever you arrive at the golf course before any round, your technical skills are what they are. The goal for a round shouldn’t be to shoot a low score but to focus on the things that are going to give you the best chance of accessing your best technical skills, and hence,…

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boring golf

Why You Want To Become a Boring Golfer

About 12 years ago I randomly played with a golfer that opened up my eyes. He effortlessly shot par on a challenging course. His score wasn’t the most impressive part; it was how he did it. There was nothing special about his day – he wasn’t knocking down pins and draining 3…

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good golf shot

What Is Considered a Good Golf Shot? You Will Likely Be Surprised…

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…

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golf grit

You Can’t Become A Better Golfer Without This Trait…

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…

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fat side green

Fat Side Wins: An Amazingly Simple Strategy That Will Lower Your Scores

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…

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let go of fear

The True Power In Golf Comes From Letting Go

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…

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save your golf round

Performing Trauma Surgery on Your Game: 3 Ways To Save Your Round When Things Aren’t Going Well

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…

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