Every golf shot requires mental and physical effort to execute. The ability to follow proved steps of success in order to shot lower golf scores takes a process that is simple and easy to replicate. Rick Shiels explains the simple three step process that will work for everyone. I use this process most of the time with great results. If you do not have a consistent pre-shot routine, I suggest to give a listen to what Shiels has to say.
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Be A Goldfish In Golf
Recently, I watched a three season comedy call Ted Lasso. There was on short scene that strikes me as fitting for any golfer. Well actually, it is great advice for any competitor. I wish I could have see this quick clip many years ago. For now, I will use it with the teams I coach moving forward.
Basically, do not dwell on poor or missed golf shots. Be a goldfish and focus on the next golf shot!
Have a terrific Tuesday!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Stop Topping The Ball
Topping the ball is a challenge that plagues many beginners. I know when I first started this miss hit was a minor issue. I corrected this swing hitch, but I never really thought of how. I just continued to hit more and more balls without being conscious of what I was doing. After all these years of playing, I came across a video by Hank Haney that actually described my error from long ago. It is a simple fix and I wish I knew about it when I first started.
Continue readingThe Fundamentals Of Any Golf Swing
Talking about the fundamentals of a golf swing is something that should never stop. I have produced many articles on this topic and yet, I still find something new each time I delve deeper into the swing details. Well, today is not different. Rick Shiels has produced another video that will help all levels of golfers improve our game. It is simple to understand and offers a foundation for our swing moving forward. I know it is helping me already.
Continue readingPreparing for a Stroke Play Tournament
Stroke play tournaments are a different beast. One slip and your score can climb higher than expected. It is evitable that situations will arise that cause consternation, but how we respond will determine our successes. I played many stroke tournaments in the past with mixed results. I won a bunch and failed to perform in others; regardless, as my experience grew playing in stroke play events so did my preparation. It is not a difficult process, but a proven method that works for my game.
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The Grateful Golfer 