Emotional and Thought Control

I had a very interesting conversation with one my elite players last week. She’s one of the best amateur golfers in the UK and plays a lot of competitive golf. We were talking about the quality of her “self-talk” during…

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” ― Mahatma Gandhi I played with a friend this week…

When the pressure’s on, you need to have the best tools at your disposal to stay mentally tough to persevere and produce your best. Firstly, it’s important to know your optimal level of intensity. When you produce your best results,…

They played the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach a few weeks ago: Champions Tour players matched with First Tee kids from around the country. It was a benefit for this fabulous organization that teaches kids not only…

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…

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…

I hear many golfers talking about opponents or playing partners being "luckier" than they are. They think the game is somehow unfair. This begs the question: Are some people luckier than others? Is it possible that the universe looks more…