Amazing Golf Video
Check out this amazing golf video of a ball hitting steel at 150mph.
Is that video amazing or what? I had no idea golf balls could handle such a violent collision.
And now that you’ve had your fun, read a couple other posts so you can take a great mental tip to the course with you this weekend.
Talk soon,
Mike
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Golf Lesson | Does Mental Training Work?
Here is a free golf lesson as we ask the question, “Does mental training actually work?”
YES, it works like you wouldn’t believe. The mind controls the body which means if the mind is off, the body doesn’t have a chance.
I just had to write this post today after my dad fired his best score in years. Read on to see what he shot.
Funny Golf Poem
Nothing like a funny golf poem to brighten your day!
A friend forwarded this to me earlier and I just had to pass it on. Enjoy!
In My Hand I Hold A Ball,
White And Dimpled, Rather Small.
Oh, How Bland It Does Appear,
This Harmless Looking Little Sphere.
By Its Size I Could Not Guess,
The Awesome Strength It Does Possess.
But Since I Fell Beneath Its Spell,
I’ve Wandered Through The Fires Of Hell.
My Life Has Not Been Quite The Same,
Since I Chose To Play This Stupid Game.
It Rules My Mind For Hours On End,
A Fortune It Has Made Me Spend.
It Has Made Me Yell, Curse And Cry,
I Hate Myself And Want To Die.
It Promises A Thing Called Par,
If I Can Hit It Straight And Far.
To Master Such A Tiny Ball,
Should Not Be Very Hard At All.
But My Desires The Ball Refuses,
And Does Exactly As It Chooses.
It Hooks And Slices, Dribbles And Dies,
And Even Disappears Before My Eyes.
Often It Will Have A Whim,
To Hit A Tree Or Take A Swim.
With Miles Of Grass On Which To Land,
It Finds A Tiny Patch Of Sand.
Then Has Me Offering Up My Soul,
If Only It Would Find The Hole.
It’s Made Me Whimper Like A Pup,
And Swear That I Will Give It Up.
And Take To Drink To Ease My Sorrow,
But The Ball Knows …. I’ll Be Back Tomorrow.
That last line is to true.
Check out a couple of the other posts on mastering the mental game.
Talk Soon,
Mike
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Man vs. Golf | Play Better Golf
Play Better Golf by understanding where the true battle lies.
I’m sitting here watching Man vs. Food on the travel channel and it made me think about the this wonderful game of golf we all know, love and sometimes hate. Here is the bottom line.
- The game is not man vs. water hazards.
- The game is not man vs. sand traps.
- The game is not even man vs. others.
When it comes right down to it, the game is Man vs. Self. (And all you ladies who play, go ahead and insert “woman” because this game does not discriminate.)
Play Better Golf | Conscious vs. Subconscious
The mind can and should be used to play better golf but you have to lean to use it correctly. It should be your greatest weapon but can just as easily become your greatest weakness.
I recently heard that every shot should be prepared for by the conscious mind and then carried out by the subconscious mind. What a great way to say it!
Never underestimate the power of your mind.
Can we actually lean to play better golf by controlling when our conscious and subconscious minds get used?
US Open | Play Better Golf
It’s US Open week!
Don’t you just love watching the US Open every year? I sure do. And what could be better than to have it at Pebble? If there was ever an event I would love to attend, this would be it. Unfortunately, I’ll be viewing from the comforts of my own home. At least we have a large screen and HD. I suppose that is the next best thing to being there.
Think about what is going through each player’s mind as they make final preparations for the first tee on Thursday. Can you imagine trying to contain the nerves and excitement? Even the veterans get extremely nervous at the Open. What must the rookies be experiencing? Or how about the player who made it through local qualifiers? US Open pressure is way beyond intense!
Maybe you and I have never and will never experience this level of pressure and nerves, but what about the butterflies that get flapping when we play? What about the 6 foot putt on the 18th green to shoot your best round ever? What about playing for bragging rights with friends on the weekend. Or what about playing in local tournaments? Everyone who plays golf will deal with nerves at some point, the question is how will you handle them? Handle them well and you will no doubt play better golf, especially in situations with pressure.
Which brings me back to the US Open; is there anything we can learn about handling nerves and pressure from this worldwide event?
Putting Lesson | Golf Lesson
Here is a great putting lesson / golf lesson for your golf game.
I was watching the Memorial this afternoon after work and Jack Nicklaus was in the booth with the commentators. One of the players on the course was hitting a long lag putt and Kelly asked Mr. Nicklaus, “Any tips on lag putting?” What a good question to the greatest that ever played and a guy who rarely 3 putted.
Read on for his answer?
Play Better Golf | Options Are Key
Options Are Key if you wish to Play Better Golf
I took a quick trip to Palm Springs a month ago for 3 days of golf and boy did I get exposed. The wind blew non-stop and my high fade got abused. It’s my favorite shot and the one I have worked so hard to groove. The shot is great…until the wind picks up.
Leave your High Fade at home!
This wasn’t just a slight breeze that showed up that weekend. The 18th hole on the North course at Terra Lago is a 480 yard par 4. We played that hole dead into the wind on Saturday and I hit driver, 3 wood. On Sunday, the hole was down wind and I hit 8 iron to the green. That gives you an idea how strong it was blowing.
Anyway, let’s get back to the point.
Golf Instruction | Learning to Play Better Golf
Golf Instruction and Learning to Play Better Golf
Most players look for Golf Instruction in the form of swing analysis. And just to be clear, I have no issues with getting the swing looked at. Sound fundamentals are critical for anyone looking to play better golf and shoot lower scores. The problem I’ve noticed is that players focus on the swing and neglect the mind and the mental side of the game. This is like baking a cake with half the ingredients and hoping it turns out well. Not a chance!
If the players mind is not strong, the great swing will break down. The mind controls the body and therefore needs to be coached and fine tuned just like the swing. It only makes sense.
Mental Focus is Key
Just about every top level golfer has added a mental coach to their team. It’s that important. And just for the record, this is called a clue.
The question then becomes, “Can amateur players benefit as well from mental coaching?”
Golf Lessons | Stats are key to playing better golf!
Golf Lessons
Let me show you why keeping a few key stats on your game is critical to playing better golf. I’ll be sharing some of my personal stats from last year and how it helps me prepare for this upcoming season. We’ll be comparing averages from every round I played to averages from my 5 best rounds. Then we’ll talk about what it all means.
What Does It All Mean?
