When it comes to golf instruction, who do you trust?
Growing up in the family of the only doctor in the county, it was very clear to me that if someone had a medical question in our county they were going to see Doc Graves. When it came to medical care, he was the last word. Today I live in a county where hundreds of […]
Who’s Going To Teach Your Children to Play?
Great introductory session Thursday evening with nine women. I started the session as I do and asked them why they want to invest time to learn the game. One by one each of the attendees shared their reasons. One wanted to enhance her career. Another came because her husband “pushed her into coming.” But, most of the […]
Re-Building Golf Instruction: Three Necessary Ingredients!
Over the years I’ve watched many golf lessons, taken some, and given a few. After the lesson package is over and the money is spent, how does the student assesses their results? Let me suggest several questions students ask themselves. Did I have a fun time? Today’s world is filled with high stress producing work and entertainment. “Work hard […]
Hey, I just want to play.
“There is a trophy to be won. Golfers are keenly focused. Pressure is on. But, I just want to play. Really! I’m not interested in a lower handicap. I just want to play. “I could care less about a trophy. I want to laugh with my friends. Rib them occasionally when their fourth putt […]
“Great Shot! Never a Doubt!”
Ever let a doubt enter your mind just before your swing? Perhaps it might be something like one of these completions to the phrase “I doubt I…” Choose the right club Checked the wind direction Took into account for the ball being above/below my feet Lined up to that far tree Marked my ball Have enough club […]
What’s Blocking Your Performance?
David Cook, PhD, former “mental training coach” of the San Antonio Spurs, suggests that performance equals potential minus distractions. This is true. When I was younger friends of my parents used to tell me that I had lots of potential, but I was too easily distracted by a bright-shiny objects. Activities, accomplishments, and awards easily attracted my attention […]
Just Putt the Ball!!
“Looking for a new putter? Before I make a suggestion, perhaps a few questions will help narrow down the putter that will be right for you. Traditional, belly, forearm, chest, or shoulder? Sideways or face-on? Mallet, blade, or really weird? Face, toe, or heel weighting? Straight steel or plastic insert? Heel, center, or off-set? Steel […]
How Much Time Do You Devote to Learning?
It might be easy or convenient to think that the world’s most successful people were just born with natural abilities that the majority of individuals don’t possess. However, if you were to research these men and women carefully, the common traits you would find are a thirst for knowledge and a dedication to learning. The […]
Gr8 Ways to Play with Your Children!
Did you play with your children last week? No guilt trip here. I confess that I didn’t play with my children as they were growing up. Now, I wish I had. Here are several ideas you can use to plan this week’s play time with the family. Try them out. Let me know what worked for you. Have other ideas, […]
And I Should Practice, Because….?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as “muscle memory.” It’s an anatomical fact that while our muscles have many nerves, they don’t have portions of brain matter embedded within them necessary to remember stuff. However, if that’s true, and it is, then why do those who practice frequently make the best shots on […]
