There’s a German proverb that says, “You will become clever through your mistakes.” Most people don’t think of this saying when it comes to the most talented people in their fields, however. In the golf world, athletes such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are thought to be gifted with a golf club like Michelangelo was […]
As a teacher, I’m always investigating ways to help my players become more proficient both on the golf course and within their practice time. That’s why I am so excited to have come across one of the best books ever written on the subject of golf improvement, Mark Broadie’s Every Shot Counts, and if you are serious […]
If you are struggling with your angle of approach this drill could be for you. You can use this drill with any club you like. The only other thing it requires is a teed golf ball. There are two different ways you can use this drill. If your swing is too steep you can use […]
You are taking lessons. You’ve started playing better golf and you’re on the verge of achieving your goals. You’re hitting more fairways and greens. Your handicap is dropping. Your buddies are asking about your lessons. More importantly, you feel confident and content on the course. Then… the plateau arrives, and your development grinds to a […]
As a golf instructor, I am continually challenged to recognize the physical, psychological, and social differences that each player of the game brings to the lesson tee. Every individual is unique. Among the many variables that determine “uniqueness” are those of sensory dominance. The dominant sense of me as the instructor and you as the […]
There is never a bad time to work on your short game. One of the best practice session you may ever have with wedges is to use hula hoops. Sounds like a good time right? Well, after practicing with these you will really get a sense of your distance control and how you can drastically […]
One of the reasons many golfers avoid lessons is that they think the search for the simple, repeatable swing, means they will have to undo their whole golf swing instincts and go backwards. They are expecting an instructor to ridicule the swing they come armed with, and to make them go back to golf’s equivalent […]
If you’re like most amateurs, you probably have a rough idea of how far you hit each of your clubs – but you don’t know exactly how far each one goes. You might base your average distance on one great shot you hit with each club – but that doesn’t mean you’ll hit it that […]
There are many different kinds of tees available for golfers to choose from. They all help you do the same thing – elevate the ball from the teeing ground. Before the days of wooden tees, golfers used to use sand – forming a little pyramid to place the ball atop of. The type of tee […]
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods both got to where they are right now through doing things the right way. Of course they are naturally talented athletes, but they also work(ed) at their sport. They train(ed) hard and make valuable use of their time – especially when it comes to practice. Most amateurs can learn a […]
