The most important skill in golf is not what you think. To excel in golf, we need to develop skills on the green, off the tee, from the fairway and from hazards. The ability to hit solid shots from difficult lies is also a great skill to master. Yet, my experience tells me that, although important, the most important skill in golf touches all these areas without overshadowing any. Seems like a crazy thing, but it is completely true; let me explain why!
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The Perfect Golf Hack For Producing A Great Shot
Have you ever wondered what process produces the best results in golf? After all the practice, research, and effort golfers put into their game, it is amazing that we are not all heading for the tour. Interestingly, I use a technique that I think will be beneficial to all amateurs that produces great golf shots. My process is simple, easy to use, repeatable and sustainable. Is that not something that every player is looking for to improve their game?
Continue readingAnticipating Your Next Golf Shot
For many players, including myself, each round of golf is wrought with waiting. Waiting for our next shot is can vary from seconds to many minutes. I have watched players hit their ball three or four time before it became my turn. As I watched, I silently tried to keep my focus on what I had to do, but sometimes that was a challenge to say the least. The longer I waited, the greater my anticipation grew for my next shot.
Continue readingFeeling A Golf Shot in My Left Arm
During the cooler temperatures, any miss hit can be felt throughout your body. In my case, the first indication that I hit the ball fat is a vibration that rides up my left arm and into my shoulder. It is not painful (most of the time), but it is obvious that I missed my mark. When this happens, I often wonder if I should react immediately or wait for a few more swings. Before reading on, what would you normally do?
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The Grateful Golfer 