There’s no doubt about it, golf is a mental game. As Sam Snead said, “85 percent of the game is played from the neck up.” And when the stakes are high, otherwise well-practiced solid golfers can sometimes totally fall apart. To golf well, you not only have to know the moves but also be able …
Golfers spend lots of time training their muscles, hoping to bulk up enough to simply crush the ball farther out there on the fairway. But instead of trying to turn themselves into Hulk Hogan, golfers would be better off in many cases training their minds. In many cases, being able to think clearly will help …
Watch a golf swing, and even if you’re a complete newbie golfer who has never even touched a club, you’ll probably think, “Not that hard, right?” And while it’s true that the essential motion of the golf swing is relatively simple, the details are nuanced, and even a slight, imperceptible change can make a big …
I went to the Champions Tour tournament at the Newport Country Club this weekend and was struck by two things about the way that the pros swing. There is a feeling that they focus on, above all other things, the impact position. There is no wasted motion. And they don’t try to muscle the ball. …
Practice swings: they can either help or hurt. Of course, good practice with the right swing – using effective training devices like the Pause-N-Throw – is the key to curing a slice, curing a hook, or boosting distance. But is it a good idea to do lots of practice swings right before you hit? I …
It’s often said that golf is a mental game. Being as jacked up as Mr. Universe may help to a certain extent, but if you don’t get your head on straight, you’ll never do well. When you’re teeing off, here are a few things to keep in mind – literally. First off, it’s important to …
Although distance is often the flashiest element of the drive, it’s equally important to be accurate off the tee box. Curing a slice can make a world of difference to your score and also makes for a prettier drive. Let’s take a quick look at what a typical drive looks like before and after curing …
Why does accuracy matter in golf? Let’s look at some facts and figures. Knowing the math behind accuracy in golf will help your mental game and give you incentive to improve your accuracy. When you step up to the tee box, chances are you look out on the fairway and think, “ah, there’s plenty of …