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Category Archives: Mental Approach
Taming the Beast
Preparing for Tournament Golf July 28, 2005 Tournament golf is no more like casual golf than bowling. That is a slight exaggeration, but it is what I tell my junior golfers when helping them prepare for the challenges of serious … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Approach
Tagged competition, confidence, routine, tournaments, training
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Patience is a Virtue in Every Language
Golf Lessons from Different Cultures May 1, 2005 I have had the good fortune as a teaching professional to work with people from a variety of cultures. It is one of the best parts of my job, getting to meet … Continue reading
Posted in Instruction, Local Stories, Mental Approach
Tagged Instruction, patience, practice, swing
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About the Yips
The Nature of a Nasty Stroke July 16, 2006 Probably the most dreaded shot in golf is the shank. And the shank, which is when we hit the ball with the neck of the club rather than the clubface, unfortunately … Continue reading
Posted in Instruction, Mental Approach
Tagged confidence, Instruction, mental, putting, shank, short game, yips
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Of Two Minds
Playing and Practicing Require Two Different Mental Approaches October 13, 2004 Playing golf and practicing are two completely different parts of the game, with different goals and mindsets. For this reason golfers who try to play and practice at the … Continue reading
Posted in Instruction, Mental Approach
Tagged goal, mental, practice, strategy, target
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The Long Ball
Distance Versus Course Management September 29, 2004 I remember a story about Tommy Armour, the great player and golf teacher. Several members at his club turned their lounge talk into a significant wager on one of the prominent businessmen in … Continue reading
Posted in Instruction, Mental Approach, Strategy & Course Management
Tagged club selection, course management, driver, Instruction, strategy
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With Confidence Comes Success
How the teacher learned a lesson August 25, 2004 It is always a bittersweet experience when one of my junior golfers achieves a level of golf that he can beat me on the course. The competitor in me does not … Continue reading
Posted in Instruction, Local Stories, Mental Approach
Tagged attitude, concentration, confidence, Instruction, mental, success, Timmy Driver
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