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Author: David MacKenzie

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5 Simple Keys To A Great Golf Swing

5 Simple Keys To A Great Golf Swing

  • May 29, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Swing Thoughts
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On the golf course, it’s all about doing the things you can to access the best swing you own, not trying to improve your swing mechanics. We often search for the technical causes of bad shots, but what we really…

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Putting Alignment Techniques

Putting Alignment Techniques

  • May 6, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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The importance of process and practice Whatever your level of play, you'll need to work on your "process" if you are going to take your putting to the next level. The stroke is only part of well executed putt. In…

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How Sensory Golf Can Make You A Better Player Or Coach

How sensory golf can make you a better player or coach

  • April 27, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Focus and Concentration
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Earlier this week, I had a very interesting conversation with one of my most trusted “mind coaches”, Dr. Glen Albaugh. We talked about how to assess a player before starting work with them and how to use the results of…

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How To Trigger Confidence On Demand

How To Trigger Confidence On Demand

  • April 24, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Building Confidence
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Throughout the years I’ve been a mental coach, there’s one technique in particular that has proved highly effective in getting my players in the right state of mind for a great performance. This technique has been used by many Tour…

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The 7 Mental Traits Of The Masters Champion

The 7 Mental Traits Of The Masters Champion

  • April 9, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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Whoever wins today's Masters Tournament, will undoubtedly have the following mental traits. The Masters is arguably the tournament that tests a player's mental game of golf more than any other. All the players in the field have the technical skills…

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How To Bounce Back

How To Bounce Back

  • March 31, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Post shot routine
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This is a question I get asked a lot by my students: “How can I erase a bad shot and not let it create doubt and affect my mood for the next shot and/or the rest of the round? Whenever…

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Swing Mechanics Don’t Change, Tempo Does

Swing Mechanics Don’t Change, Tempo Does

  • March 17, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Swing Thoughts
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I was speaking with a student yesterday and because this subject comes up a lot, I thought it was worth writing a quick article on it. My student was telling me about a recent competitive round during which he started…

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How To Build Confidence In Your Game

How To Build Confidence In Your Game

  • February 14, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Building Confidence
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Confidence is key if you are going to reach new levels in your play. But what is it and how do you get more of it? Confidence is a feeling that you can succeed. It makes golf a lot easier…

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How To Become A More Positive (and Better) Golfer In 2 Mins Per Day

How To Become a More Positive (and Better) Golfer In 2 Mins Per Day

  • January 25, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Emotional and Thought Control
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Successful people are more happy, right? But is it success that leads to happiness or could it be that happiness leads to success? Our modern culture tells us that by working harder, we’ll achieve more success and as a result,…

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The Journey To Becoming A Happier, More Successful Golfer

The Journey To Becoming a Happier, More Successful Golfer

  • January 20, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
  • Emotional and Thought Control
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"Man, know thyself, and you are going to know the gods" - Ancient Greek Proverb When I start work with a new student, I ask them a series of questions to try to get an understanding of what makes them…

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