How to Stop Overthinking Golf Shots: The Ultimate Mental Checklist for a Quiet Mind
Overthinking isn’t a lack of discipline; it’s a failure of routine. You don’t actually need to “stop” thinking to play well, but you must learn how…
The Best Swing Thoughts For Golf
The subject of what to focus on during your swing, or the best swing thoughts for golf is one which sparks some debate. Some sports psychologists will tell you that you can’t play your best while thinking about your swing…
5 Simple Keys To A Great Golf Swing
On the golf course, it’s all about doing the things you can to access the best swing you own, not trying to improve your swing mechanics. We often search for the technical causes of bad shots, but what we really…
Swing Mechanics Don’t Change, Tempo Does
I was speaking with a student yesterday and because this subject comes up a lot, I thought it was worth writing a quick article on it. My student was telling me about a recent competitive round during which he started…
Golf’s Unspoken Fundamental
The "unspoken" fundamental that all golfers should be aware of is TEMPO. In this article, we'll explore what tempo is, why it matters, and how you can control it to produce your best golf more often. What is Tempo In…
The key to more distance and accuracy with the driver
While watching the PGA Tour players at the Quicken Loans National yesterday, I noted several things that help them hit more fairways with the driver, but here’s what I believe to be the most significant. More distance with the driver…
Proof That Where Your Focus Is During A Shot Affects Your Accuracy
Most golfers I speak with are unsure exactly where their focus should be during a golf shot. And it’s amazing how many swing thoughts someone can have during the 2 second period of the golf swing! Studies have shown that…
How To Take Your Range Game To The Golf Course (yes, really)
One major difference between good and inconsistent performance among golfers is brain activity. Studies have shown that the higher the handicap the higher the brain activity of a golfer. And this “over-thinking” gets worse the more pressure the player feels.…
Swing Coaching vs Mental Coaching
Having worked in golf coaching for over 15 years, there’s no doubt that we’ve seen a big shift towards swing analysis and swing mechanics over recent years. 3D video analysis and launch monitors mean we can find out everything about…
Why Bubba Watson Won The Masters (again) and What We Can Learn From His Game
To me it wasn't a surprise that Bubba Watson held on to win his second green jacket yesterday. He looked in control from the 1st tee to the 18th green and stayed aggressive with his strategy throughout. If you read…
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