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I prefer walking the course for many reasons.
I think it gives you a little more time to prepare for the next shot strategically.
Also, that time can be used to calm yourself down, soak in the experience & plenty of other productive things!
And the health benefits are massive.
I think it gives you a little more time to prepare for the next shot strategically.
Also, that time can be used to calm yourself down, soak in the experience & plenty of other productive things!
And the health benefits are massive.
If you want to become a better golfer, you have to make it a habit not to give up on your rounds.
I don’t know any other way to say it 🤷♂️
And you don't have to be perfect at this. No one is.
I don’t know any other way to say it 🤷♂️
And you don't have to be perfect at this. No one is.
One thing I’ve noticed about better golfers…
They don’t complain as much about external factors and take more responsibility for results.
Weaker players will blame the course, playing partners, and just about anything else.
They don’t complain as much about external factors and take more responsibility for results.
Weaker players will blame the course, playing partners, and just about anything else.
It’s very common for golfers to worry about what their playing partners think of their games.
But the truth is that everyone is mostly worried about themselves and not paying as much attention to your game as you think.
But the truth is that everyone is mostly worried about themselves and not paying as much attention to your game as you think.
I prefer most golfers to use GPS on the course versus a rangefinder.
✅ GPS gives you more yardage info: hazards, bunkers, back/middle green (I don't like the front), etc.
❌ Laser gets you fixated on the pin yardage & lures you into picking as your target
✅ GPS gives you more yardage info: hazards, bunkers, back/middle green (I don't like the front), etc.
❌ Laser gets you fixated on the pin yardage & lures you into picking as your target
Hitting a GIR in any circumstance is a very good shot for any skill level.
Internalize that win.
Don't get angry at yourself if it didn't end up 10' - that is wasted mental energy.
Oh, and *please* fix your pitch mark. I'm sick of walking on greens filled with them!
Internalize that win.
Don't get angry at yourself if it didn't end up 10' - that is wasted mental energy.
Oh, and *please* fix your pitch mark. I'm sick of walking on greens filled with them!
Basic wedge practice ideas
• Hit repetitively to various distances (40,60, 80 yards). Lock in that feel.
• Test yourself to access different yardages randomly.
Lower priced launch monitors like the PRGR are great for this.
• Hit repetitively to various distances (40,60, 80 yards). Lock in that feel.
• Test yourself to access different yardages randomly.
Lower priced launch monitors like the PRGR are great for this.
Some golfers are in an endless pursuit of information about the swing.
Adding more knowledge does not always equate to better results. In fact, the opposite is usually true.
Tread carefully 😉 it is a bottomless pit 😩
Adding more knowledge does not always equate to better results. In fact, the opposite is usually true.
Tread carefully 😉 it is a bottomless pit 😩
How I’ve learned to deal with pressure:
• I go through my routine the same exact way as best I can
• Give each shot the same level of attention, whether it’s the 1st or last of the day
• Accept every outcome and know I’ll be fine either way!
• I go through my routine the same exact way as best I can
• Give each shot the same level of attention, whether it’s the 1st or last of the day
• Accept every outcome and know I’ll be fine either way!
Easy (but hard in the moment) way to save strokes.
If you are in a recovery situation, shift your focus to saving bogey.
Most golfers are still thinking par. That's where we throw away shots so easily.
If you are in a recovery situation, shift your focus to saving bogey.
Most golfers are still thinking par. That's where we throw away shots so easily.
A simple way to get better at golf.
Pay attention to what makes you uncomfortable on the course.
Try your best to create that same discomfort while you practice.
Repeat.
Pay attention to what makes you uncomfortable on the course.
Try your best to create that same discomfort while you practice.
Repeat.
A lot of golfers have strategy backward:
• Too conservative off the tee
• Too aggressive on approach shots
• Too conservative off the tee
• Too aggressive on approach shots
Everyone who plays golf should consider lifting weights 2-3x a week.
All the myths you’ve heard are almost all wrong 😉
All the myths you’ve heard are almost all wrong 😉
If you want to break through to the next level, you must accept that you will crash and burn coming down the stretch.
Experience matters, and the more you put yourself in those situations, the more comfortable you will become.
You are not failing, you are learning!
Experience matters, and the more you put yourself in those situations, the more comfortable you will become.
You are not failing, you are learning!
You will never reach your highest level without embracing your driver and irons.
It's just not possible.
Your wedges and putter are there to *enhance* your scoring.
Your driver and irons define them.
It's just not possible.
Your wedges and putter are there to *enhance* your scoring.
Your driver and irons define them.
Fall in love with grit
Grit is a "perseverance and passion for long-term goals."
Golf is a hard game that drives you crazy at times.
Your grit is what keeps you focused on a long-term goal of improving.
When you're frustrated on the course or range - grit is your friend.
Grit is a "perseverance and passion for long-term goals."
Golf is a hard game that drives you crazy at times.
Your grit is what keeps you focused on a long-term goal of improving.
When you're frustrated on the course or range - grit is your friend.
Your lowest handicap will not come from more birdies.
It will come from fewer double bogeys.
It will come from fewer double bogeys.
Better golf is all about habits
• Practicing with intent
• Choosing smart targets
• Having a routine before each shot
• Committing to having fun and being grateful to play
You will never get better unless you improve your habits.
• Practicing with intent
• Choosing smart targets
• Having a routine before each shot
• Committing to having fun and being grateful to play
You will never get better unless you improve your habits.
Give yourself permission to hit a bad shot.
No matter how good you get at this game, you are one swing away from disaster.
Accept it, and move on.
No matter how good you get at this game, you are one swing away from disaster.
Accept it, and move on.
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