How many times have we hit a poor shot only to follow it up with another one. “Freud called this the repetition compulsion: We feel driven to repeat mistakes from the past in the hopes that this time the situation will work out differently, but it rarely does. To break free, you must identify the pattern.” In other words doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. Sound familiar?
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Commit and Improve Your Golf Game
There are challenging shots during every round of golf. How we approach these shots determines the success or fail of any scorecard. For years, I have found that one or two shots during a round account for more strokes added to the final tally than anything else. It is the nature of my game, but I have found a counter when I approach shots that are daunting from the moment that I survey the shot. It is simple and easy for every golfer to achieve.
Continue readingOpening A Can Of Whoop…..
Golf is gentlemen’s game where strict (usually) adherence to etiquette. We always try our best to score low and close out match play rounds to the best of our abilities. There are times when we are the receiving end of a beat down, but there are a few instances where we are the players leading the pack. I often wonder in golf if there is ever a time where our play is so demoralizing to our opponents that they just throw in the towel early. In other words, we have opened a can of whoop…. and might seem disingenuous.
Continue readingGolfers Are Never Really Satisfied With Their Score
If you play golf a little more than occasionally, you probably developed the habit of being dissatisfied with your golf score. Before you say that this is not true and start a list of why I am out in left field, think of your last game. Now, thing about how many strokes you left on the course that could have easily lowered your score. Now, think about how many times have you played this exact scenario on your head walking off the 18 green or having a libation in the clubhouse. Kind of makes you think……right?
Continue readingThe Start of my 2016 Golf Plan to Lower Scores
My 2016 adventures on and off the golf course are as holistic as ever. I believe all aspects of my life directly impact my golf game. How I am feeling emotionally, my mental state, and inner harmony are only a few areas that I focus my efforts off the golf course. Spending time exploring the tranquil path of a calm mind has tremendous and positive impact on my ability to excel on the golf course. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 