The Art of Putting
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…
The 7 Most Important Mental Skills For Golf
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…
10 Ways To Lower Performance Anxiety in Golf
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,…
Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance
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…
The Optimal Pre-shot Routine
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…
10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up
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…
The Importance Of The Post Round Review Process
“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…
How To Raise Your Game With The Power of Positive Self Talk
Click "listen in browser" to listen to the audio David MacKenzie · How To Raise Your Game With The Power Of Positive Self-talk What you say to yourself drives your performance on and off the course more than you would…
Cures For The Yips
Many frustrated golfers reach out to me each week in search of solutions for what they describe as “the yips”. If cures for the yips aren’t implemented, it can destroy scores, enjoyment and a player’s self-esteem. But help is at…
Controlling Your Performance State In Golf
Being able to get the best out of your game on any day has a lot to do with how well you can activate and maintain your “best performance state”. What I mean by that, is the mental, emotional and…