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4 Easy Ways to Take your Golf Practice to the Course   One of the most often-mentioned concerns by golfers is “how come I can hit the ball so well on the range but have a difficult time replicating this on the golf course”?  When left on their own to try to figure this question… Continue reading 4 Easy Ways To Take Your Practice Rounds To The Course

This is one of my favorite stories to tell. The story was based on the struggles of an actual PGA Tour player I worked with. I once knew a putter named Soft Hands. Soft Hands was a great putter, who brimmed with confidence when the ball found bottom of the cup. He had touch, confidence,… Continue reading The Tale Of Two Putters

Do You Have the Confidence to Play Competitive Golf?   Competitive golfers are always in search of the elusive characteristic called confidence.  For some, they had it and now have “lost it”.  Others, claim never to have had it, and aren’t really sure what it is.  Still more know what it is because they “see… Continue reading Do You Have The Confidence To Play Competitive Golf

Developing Focus and High Level Concentration Skills In today’s world it doesn’t matter what your competitive arena, the levels of performance are increasing. Never before have so many records been surpassed. New technologies and equipment design, along with expert coaching invite the athlete to hit the ball further, harder and with increased accuracy. In the… Continue reading The Winning Mind, Part I

Managing the Thoughts and Emotions Self-Awareness is the key to optimum performance. Just as the sports coach brings attention to the technical problems of the athlete, the “inner coach” must bring the same quality of attention to the thought processes and emotional states. Without these abilities one often works from the position of “overload.” This… Continue reading The Winning Mind, Part II

Programming the Mind for Success Self-hypnosisis an extremely valuable tool for athletes at all levels. If the mind is playing negative pictures, the results will be the same. Whatever the mind perceives as true, becomes true. We image all the time whether we plan to or not. As we learn to respect the workings of… Continue reading The Winning Mind, Part III

1. Start slow and build momentum. Many beginners through enthusiasm and impatience end up doing too much, too soon, too frequently. The end result is injury,  exhaustion and frustration. All which lead back to where they started…lack of motivation Cut back on the intensity and slowly build towards your intended goal. 2. Schedule your workouts… Continue reading Top 10 Ways To Stay Motivated

Fatigue is a sensation we all experience, at least to some degree. It may be the feeling of being wiped out at the end of a busy day at work or a long day at some recreational activity. Fatigue of this kind usually responds to a good night`s rest and is gone in the morning. More… Continue reading Ways To Combat Fatigue