Have you ever been in a situation where you can't "stop the bleeding"? I feel that when a player plays many bad holes in row, it is because the player focuses on and feels the frustration of a couple of bad shots. In turn, the player rushes through his routine and doesn't properly get back to that "place" where he can play well. Check out this video on accepting results and get a tip on how YOU can get back to that place where YOU play well.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Masters!
What a finish to the Masters? Phil and Tiger put on a show early and the 3 men in the chase (Chad Campbell, Kenny Perry and Angel Cabrera), it was tough to tell who was going to win.
However, watching Phil and Tiger I saw 2 different games. The first 9 for Phil was incredible. He was confident and powerful shooting 30. However, after dumping a ball in the water on 12, he really not a factor after that. Tiger, on the other hand, played ok on the front and then turned it on when getting to the back 9. However, he blew up on 17 and 18. Unlike Tiger...
What a week, with a great champion!
- Steven
However, watching Phil and Tiger I saw 2 different games. The first 9 for Phil was incredible. He was confident and powerful shooting 30. However, after dumping a ball in the water on 12, he really not a factor after that. Tiger, on the other hand, played ok on the front and then turned it on when getting to the back 9. However, he blew up on 17 and 18. Unlike Tiger...
What a week, with a great champion!
- Steven
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Importance of a routine!
I just back from a training camp in Southern Sweden with our better junior players. During the 2 days I attended we focused much attention on Routines and how to use a routine. For me, a routine creates a sense of certainty that we need to play better golf. A sound routine gives us a check list so that no stone is left unturned before we commit to the shot. Here are my keys to a good routine.
1. Know the distance. Look the yardage, wind and weather conditions to help determine the distance.
2. Determine how the ball is sitting. Is it sitting up or down? Know this!
3. Choose the type of shot and club to execute this shot.
4. Commit to the alignment and starting point.
5. Commit to the target and hit the shot.
6. Accept the result. It is ok to get upset if the result was not what you thought, but do not get angry for more than 10 seconds after the shot. As soon as you put the club into the bag, your focus is on the NEXT shot.
This might sound like a lot but with a little practice, you will be able to master your routine in less than 15 seconds.
Good Luck!
1. Know the distance. Look the yardage, wind and weather conditions to help determine the distance.
2. Determine how the ball is sitting. Is it sitting up or down? Know this!
3. Choose the type of shot and club to execute this shot.
4. Commit to the alignment and starting point.
5. Commit to the target and hit the shot.
6. Accept the result. It is ok to get upset if the result was not what you thought, but do not get angry for more than 10 seconds after the shot. As soon as you put the club into the bag, your focus is on the NEXT shot.
This might sound like a lot but with a little practice, you will be able to master your routine in less than 15 seconds.
Good Luck!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Warm up those shoulders before you play.
If you are not familiar with Roger, he is one the world's premier experts within flexibility and stretching.
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