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Author: David MacKenzie

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10 Performance Habits To Crush It In 2021

10 Performance Habits To Crush It In 2021

  • January 7, 2021
  • David MacKenzie
  • Goal setting and planning
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Now that 2020 is finally behind us, I'm sure that you are spending some time reflecting, resetting, and planning so that you can improve your performance and grow throughout the upcoming year. From the years that I've been coaching the…

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The Most Effective Pre Round Mental Routine For Golf

The Most Effective Pre Round Mental Routine For Golf

  • December 15, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Pre round Warm up
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In this week’s lesson, I’d like to show you how my competitive players mentally prepare using an effective pre round mental routine. The game doesn’t start on the first tee. By the time you get to hit that first shot,…

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Are You An Ego Or Mastery Golfer?

Are you an Ego or Mastery Golfer?

  • November 6, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mindset
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David MacKenzie · Are you an Ego or Mastery Golfer? Let's find out From my experience there are 2 types of golfer - the ego golfer and the mastery golfer. These golfers represent 2 different mindsets and approaches to practice…

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The Art Of Putting

The Art of Putting

  • October 15, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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I’ve called this article “The Art of Putting”, because if you want to get better at it, it’s important that you become more of an artist and less of a technician on the greens. In this week's lesson, I’d like…

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The 7 Most Important Mental Skills For Golf

The 7 Most Important Mental Skills For Golf

  • October 4, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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Mental skills for golf can be worked on with every round you play. 20 years ago, it was generally considered that the mental game of golf was something that you were born with, or not. But thanks to scientific research…

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10 Ways To Lower Performance Anxiety In Golf

10 Ways To Lower Performance Anxiety in Golf

  • September 14, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Performance Anxiety Management
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Performance anxiety in golf is the biggest difference between the range and the course. On the range, with no consequences, the swing is free and fluid, the mind is quiet and focused on the target. When performance anxiety kicks in,…

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Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance

Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance

  • August 26, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Focus and Concentration
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Your ability to focus on what you choose - when you want to - is the single most important factor in your performance and your progress. Improving focus for golf is something that you should take seriously if you plan…

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The Optimal Pre-shot Routine

The Optimal Pre-shot Routine

  • August 7, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Pre Shot Routine
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Follow these steps in your pre-shot routine to increase your chances of success for every shot you hit. Step 1: Switch On Your Golf Brain You’ll need to make the transition from broad focus (in between shots) to narrow focus…

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10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up

10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up

  • July 27, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Pre round Warm up
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Here's your 10 minute mental game warm-up to increase your confidence and prepare you for a strong performance in your next round. Do this shortly before you leave the house for the course. Find a place where you won’t be…

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The Importance Of The Post Round Review Process

The Importance Of The Post Round Review Process

  • July 6, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Post-round Analysis
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“I never learned anything from a match that I won.” – Bobby Jones Golf is an inconsistent game by nature and scores will always fluctuate, but what’s guaranteed is that every round is a learning opportunity for long-term improvement. Too…

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