Tag Archives: mental

About the Yips

Posted on May 29, 2009 by John Rogers

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 →

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Absolutely Great Putting

Posted on May 25, 2009 by John Rogers

The Search for the “Right” Stroke March 19, 2006 Until Tiger came on the scene, Jack Nicklaus was widely considered to be the best putter of all time, at least in terms of making a putt when it is needed … Continue reading →

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Kiss Three-Putts Goodbye

Posted on April 9, 2009 by John Rogers

How to Learn Distance Control in Putting October 27, 2004 “There is no point in taking a putting lesson,” I have heard people say. “It is an individual thing,” they say. While I agree that there are many different styles … Continue reading →

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Of Two Minds

Posted on April 6, 2009 by John Rogers

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 →

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With Confidence Comes Success

Posted on March 25, 2009 by John Rogers

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 →

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