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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Greg Norman said that it came in 1986 just before he won the first of his 2 Open Championships. The night before the final round, Norman was eating in the same restaurant as Jack Nicklaus, whom he asked if he…
In golf, the mental game has been determined to be anywhere from 50-90% a factor in determining your performance. Knowing the right techniques for utilizing its power will have a huge impact on your scores. Having a good process in…
As professional golfers, we are all faced with pressure situations from time to time but, believe me, the pressure facing the first shot in a Ryder Cup is as intense as it gets. ~ Colin Montgomerie The Ryder Cup is…