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Thinking about golf posture (when I shouldn’t)

Posted in game improvement, tagged , on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Last week I found myself sitting in a breastfeeding class. In my defense,  I was there supporting my wife.  We are expecting our first child in a month and I felt it was my duty to be there with her. Ok, I am not fooling anyone. She made me go.  I will say this, there [...]

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Setting Your Golf Goals for 2010

Posted in game improvement, tagged on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The PGA tour kicks off this week in Hawaii. I really feel for those guys being stuck in tropical bliss while we freeze in the lowest temperatures Greensboro has seen in 30 years.
No Really, my heart goes out to the players that have to endure this
all week.
I will stay here wrapped up like Ralphie in [...]

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Lessons in teamwork from the President’s Cup

Posted in Life Lessons, game improvement, tagged , on October 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Last week’s President’s cup is further proof of the Tiger and the Dip theory. Here are 3 other observations that will help you in building teams.
1. Everyone needs a Wingman. Phil Mickelson proved to be the ultimate wingman. Like Iceman to Maverick, Phil’s partnerships with rookies, Anthony Kim and Sean O’ Hair were close to [...]

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How to choose a golf instructor

Posted in game improvement, tagged , , on September 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Recently PGA.com posted the article “How to choose an instructor”,  giving the prospective golf student the criteria for selecting  a teaching pro.   Master Professional John Hughes’ advice is sound, highlighting compatibility, accreditation & experience, swing aides, video, follow up, and playing ability as the key factors to evaluate when choosing an instructor.
Golfers I know [...]

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Reduce Variables and Lower Your Scores

Posted in Equipment, game improvement, tagged , on September 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Golf is a game of variables. Lower your scores and handicap by minimizing these variables and simplifying the execution of each shot you hit.
What are some of the ways you simplify the game?

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Tiger and the Dip

Posted in game improvement, tagged , on July 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Tiger Woods has entered “The Dip.” The point in his comeback when he appears to be in a slump. However, this lack of superhuman form is to be expected.
When Tiger came back after his surgery his performance seemed to return almost immediately. Within a few weeks he was winning tournaments seemingly at will. Then he [...]

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Embracing anger for peak performance

Posted in Life Lessons, game improvement, tagged , , , on July 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Unlike any activity I have participated in, Golf, can engineer an emotional roller-coaster second to none. Seemingly stable people worldwide turn into to the HULK from David Banner and back again. Moods in a round of golf can swing up and down faster than the Kingda Ka and many times for justifiable reasons. Bad bounces, [...]

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Enter the Zone

Posted in Life Lessons, game improvement, tagged , , , on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Last week an acquaintance of mine (we share the same golf coach) did the unimaginable. He shot 57. Yes, that is for 18 holes. Now, I have never heard of anyone shooting 57. Not saying it has never been done, but fourteen under par. Really?! Amazing.
If you are like me, my first question is how? Here is [...]

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How to break out of a slump

Posted in game improvement on June 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Breaking out of  a slump starts with focusing on the things we can control.
The good news is there are only 2 things! Our actions and attitudes.
Here are three simple Keys to retake control and break the slump:
1. Set up- make sure your set up is sound and consistent. Posture, ball position, grip, aim, and alignment are [...]

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Tracking performance with key statistics

Posted in game improvement, tagged , , , , on May 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »

Golf, like most sports has  numerous statistical categories for players and coahes to track performance . Statistics can help athletes assess their strengths and weaknesses and follow key metrics in their development. Before I get going, I do want to stress how easy it is to get wrapped up in the numbers, which can cause [...]

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