It’s Not How Long. It’s How Many.
Too many golfers think they’re entered in a Long Drive Contest every time they step into the tee box. You know, “grip it and rip it.” Well, if this were what golf’s all about, J.B. Holmes would win every tournament he enters.
But he doesn’t.
So instead of swinging for the fences, swing within yourself. Don’t get [...]
Driving Range Golfers
You know them – golfers who hit every shot beautifully at the driving range and then make every mistake known to man on the actual golf course. They prove how good they are on the practice facility. And then prove how bad they are on the golf course.
I call them “Driving Range Golfers” and nobody [...]
“Oh! You Idiot!”
By Golf Mental Guru Jennifer Scott
Ever say that to yourself after a particularly bad golf shot?
Turns out there are three things really wrong with doing that.
To quote sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella, “golf is not a game of perfect.” From Tiger Woods on down to you, all golfers make mistakes. The game is too hard [...]
Will vs. Phil
By Golf Mental Guru Jennifer Scott
Will Rogers, the great folk comedian, never met a man he didn’t like. Phil Mickelson, the great golfer, never met a shot he wouldn’t try to make.
But you’re neither Will nor Phil, so how are you going to make those difficult shots without getting into all kinds of trouble? My [...]
Swing Stupid
By Golf Mental Guru Jennifer Scott
At the pairs competition of the 2002 Winter Olympics, commentator Scott Hamilton told of a good piece of advice given to ice skaters: “Skate Stupid.” Which means don’t think about what you have to do to execute that triple Axel. You don’t have time. Just do it.
But wait. Golfers are [...]
Train Your Inner Mind To Lower Your Golf Score
Golfers…you have an awesome power to improve your game…a power you have never tapped. It’s a secret that some of the world’s greatest golfers use everyday.
When he was asked how many swing thoughts he had, the great Bobby Jones said, “If I have two swing thoughts, I have no chance at all. If I have [...]
