Martin Kaymer’s water-skimming hole in one at Masters 2012 practice round – video
What a start to the Masters for Martin Kaymer! Video courtesy of Golf Monthly Photo courtesy of Keith Allison
Increase Your Confidence by Playing the Positive Points Game
The game was invented by the late Ted Ball and is called "Cuts and Scrapes". Try it and it will definitely help your mental game and lower your scores. The game is designed to credit anything positive about your shots…
What Can You Learn From The Kyle Stanley Comeback?
It's been a while I know, but after Sunday's comeback win from Kyle Stanley, I felt compelled to write a mental game post. After leading the Farmers Insurance Open and Torrey Pines from start to finish, and with a 3…
2012 a great year for Rory McIlroy
2012 has been a memorable year in golf for so many reasons. The epic comeback from Europe at the Ryder Cup which saw them win from a seemingly impossible position on the Sunday, two new players entering the winners’ circle…
One of the Most Costly Mental Mistakes in Golf
Do you feel pressure and nerves on the golf course? From my experience working with players of all levels, this is the most common reason given for not breaking into new scoring levels and consistently improving. But what you have…
The Masters And The Concept Of Acceptance
While watching the Golf Channel I saw an interview with Greg Norman. He spoke eloquently and honestly about the status of his game. He talked about his feelings of “having been away from the game for three years” and he…
Dealing With Expectations
Golf is a game that is played mostly from within, and for this reason, it is important to know when you are putting too much pressure on yourself to perform. Having too high expectations in golf is one of the…
How to turn Nerves from a Negative into a Positive and Reach New Scoring Levels
I was recently asked by a student: "How do I get rid of nerves on the golf course?" This is a common reason why golfers think they do not perform to their true potential. Golfers tend to think that if…
What’s The Best Advice That Arnold Palmer Can Give To His Grandson?
In a recent interview with the Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman, Arnold Palmer shared some of the wisdom gained from his long and illustrious career. When talking about game improvement, he tells us that in his day golf was far simpler.…
How Good Is Your Pre-Shot Routine?
Developing a good pre shot routine is one of the fundamentals of a good game of golf. A good pre shot routine enables us to go into a concentration zone on demand, during our rounds and practice. Watch any of…