Tag: golf lessons
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Short Game Drill: See it, Feel it, Trust it
SEE IT, FEEL IT, TRUST IT – A short game drill for you to try This is a chipping, short game drill that helps you improve your chipping quickly. You will use a variety of clubs from the same distance and see if using the less lofted clubs is a benefit. Choose a chip shot…
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Pre shot routine
The Pre Shot Routine is essential to developing a process to be relaxed and confident while hitting a golf shot. It is what you have to fall back on when you fall under pressure and need to be clutch! Analysis: The Thinking Phase The player must gather all the information necessary regarding the shot that…
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Best Golf Coaches
My Story I have been fortunate throughout my golf career to be around some of the best golf coaches in the world. During my college career I realized my true passion lies in helping golfers of all ages and abilities to play better golf. Growing up in Yuma, AZ there was not much guidance or…
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Core Values
Before you can change your (golf) life, you have to have 100% belief in what you are doing. Through my time as a golf instructor and college golf coach, I have found similarities among the golfers that see improvement and continually progress. 100% belief in what they practice and how they play the game Clarity…
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Improve Your Short Game
Anyone can learn to have a good short game! jj wood golf short game As a college golf coach there is nothing more frustrating than watching your players struggle with their short game. The short game requires a small simple swing, which does not require much talent or athleticism. Sure, some players possess more talent…
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Youth Golf Lessons
Youth Golf Lessons – Enjoyable or Competitive? My latest reading in Sport Psychology for Peak Performance was focused on youth and motivation in sports. This reading was of great interest because it brought me back to my days as a golf instructor in Houston, TX only a few years ago. I was teaching some of the…
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Golf Swing Changes
Getting comfortable with golf swing changes When making golf swing changes, most people revert back to what’s comfortable. A few things you need to know before giving up on your new golf swing changes that will make you a better player in the long run: Changes take 6 months or longer Quit bouncing around to…
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Golf Swing Changes
Getting comfortable with golf swing changes When making golf swing changes, most people revert back to what’s comfortable. A few things you need to know before giving up on your new golf swing changes that will make you a better player in the long run:
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Who are you as a golfer?
Shoot Lower Scores Without knowing the answer to this question, it will make it extremely difficult to improve as a golfer and shoot lower scores on the golf course. The first thing to recognize is that your personality traits should translate to behavior on golf course. If you walk slow in your everyday slow, walk…
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Who Are You As A Golfer?
Objective → Understanding yourself better as a golfer → Self evaluation worksheet Mental Game Checklist Shoot lower scores by understanding your game Your personality traits in life should translate to how you play golf This step requires roughly 30 minutes at home or the office. The first goal in the mental game plan is to…