There Are NO Bad Shots In Golf
“I never learned anything from a match that I won.” ~ Bobby Jones “It’s not what happens to you on the golf course that matters, it’s how you respond to what happens that will determine how good a player you…
How do we learn the optimal golf state of mind?
Learning how to practice the inner game of golf is the key to getting better. Afterall, it's our minds that control our swing and it's our mind that has to process the results of a golf shot. Good golf is…
Who’s Driving Your Bus, part 2
Some golfers attempt to use mental techniques for golf such as occupying their attention when preparing to hit a golf ball by using repetitious mantras. But the very act of attempting to 'block' your non-conscious thoughts is one grounded in…
6 Quick Golf Tips For Your Next Round
Here a few quick golf tips to remember and implement for your next round of golf: 1. Have fun Make this decision on your way to the course. Whatever happens, you’re going to enjoy it. Having this shift in mentality…
The Quickest Way to Cure A Slice
I don’t usually delve too much into the golf swing, but this one’s too important not to share. The biggest swing problem I see most amateurs have is taking the club inside the line on the way back which causes…
How Phil Mickelson Won The Open Championship
What an amazing day to be a golf fan. The Open Championship is by far my favorite tournament to watch. Being a Brit myself, I’ve played a lot of links golf and for me it’s the most exciting type of…
7 Mental Golf Instruction Tips For This Weekend’s Round
1. Forget about Score and Get In The Zone Write your score down for each hole, but decide that it's not going to matter today. All you're going to focus on is each shot individually and see what they total…
Practice Drills: Feel drills for the range
Too many golfers waste valuable time practicing in the wrong way. One of the goals of Golf State of Mind is to get you practicing more effectively so you can get better faster. Try these 5 Effective Practice Drills For…
Driving range practice: Create pressure while you practice
Pressure is a very important part of any practice session. The more you can simulate high pressure situations, the better you’ll get at handling them on the golf course (this is how you’ll feel when you’re on for your best…
7 Tips For Better Green Reading and Immediately Lower Putts Per Round
"I never missed a putt in my mind." - Jack Nicklaus. Putting makes up around 33% of our scores on average, so EVERY putt is very important. We can’t afford to lose any shots to poor green reading. Thankfully, with…