I’m reading a great book: Four Foundations of Golf by Jon Shermann. It provides many interesting pointers to help us manage our expectations on the golf course. Too often we watch the top LPGA and PGA pros playing their best on … Read More
Are you playing from the appropriate tee box?
Gone are the days of “men’s tees” and “women’s tees.” It is important to choose the tee box that best matches your skill level and distance ability. Going too far back makes the game harder to enjoy. Not sure what … Read More
Spring Clean Up
It’s time for spring cleaning! Don’t panic. I am not referring to window washing or leaf raking. I want us to tidy up our preshot routines. Most of us have too much clutter in our routines. This slows the pace … Read More
Exploring Grip Pressure for Better Golf Performance
Grip pressure is one of the most overlooked aspects of a golfer’s swing, yet it plays a critical role in shot consistency and overall performance. Whether you’re teeing off or making a delicate putt, the way you hold the club … Read More
Curious why you hook or slice your tee shots?
During a lesson, I often refer to the Face-to-Path number on the Trackman when helping a player with accuracy. Essentially this number represents the difference between the face angle and the club path. For a right-handed golfer, a negative Face-to-Path … Read More
Resilience…Your 15th Club I always find myself rooting for the underdog. Why? I love when a player stares an obstacle in the face, determined to beat the odds. Never giving up until the last putt is in the hole. This … Read More
Looking for mental toughness? Check out the DISC Golf Profile!
One goal of a golf lesson is to increase awareness of how you swing your golf club. As your coach, I want to empower you to sense the difference between “old swing” and “new swing” so you can give yourself … Read More
Best Ball for Winter Golf?
Many folks have been taking advantage of our milder winters to extend their golf season. I am frequently asked by my winter golfers, “What’s the best ball to play in cold weather?” I did a little digging with Titleist’s golf … Read More
Optimal Practice Conditions for Transfer to the Golf Course
Have you ever felt practice is a total waste of time? You strike the ball amazing on the driving range, only to discover the OB or a watery grave during tournaments. Many players mistakenly assume they are “head cases” when … Read More
Does Your Self-Talk Serve You?
Most people operate on auto pilot. They don’t recognize how their thinking inhibits their performance on the golf course. They replay the same recording in their head with each round of golf and wonder why they get the same result. … Read More