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Monthly Archives: September 2025

Dealing With Ryder Cup Pressure: Lessons For Every Golfer

Dealing with Ryder Cup Pressure: Lessons for Every Golfer

  • September 28, 2025
  • David MacKenzie
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After two fierce days of foursomes and fourballs, it’s singles day at the Ryder Cup. Europe needs only 3 of the 12 points to win, but singles are different. There will be no partners to lean on, no shared strategies,…

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Respond Don’t React: The Shot You Can Always Control

Respond don’t react: The Shot You Can Always Control

  • September 6, 2025
  • David MacKenzie
  • Emotional and Thought Control
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Respond don’t react: The Shot You Can Always Control You can’t control bad bounces or missed putts but you can control your response. Here’s how to turn reaction into resilience. Pressure, setbacks, and unforeseen outcomes are built into any round…

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