For most amateur golfers, breaking 100 for the first time is a big, celebratory event. Breaking 100 gives you hope that you can keep getting better and likely ready to eventually keep going lower. Even though it’s only one stroke, a 99 feels like such a better score than 100. The good news is that …
The Game Plan: A Simple Strategy to Break 100 in Golf Read More »
Golf is not a game of perfect. You’ve probably heard that before and if you haven’t, you’ve definitely experienced it. I’m a bit of a perfectionist. Not a great thing to be if you want to be a great golfer. Sure, there were guys like Ben Hogan who pursued perfection like no other, but even …
Damage Control: How to Manage your Misses in Golf Read More »
If you’re like most amateur golfers, chances are you want to hit more greens and have more birdie putts. And I’m all for that strategy. But before teaching you strategies to do that, it’s important to understand your “benchmark” of greens number based on your handicap. Because here’s the thing, so many golfers get mad …
If you’re like most golfers, chances are you’ve wondered… “Are yardage books worth it?” A lot of times a yardage book will be on the counter in the pro shop, but most guys skip them entirely. But chances are, you probably see the guys on the PGA Tour using them every week and assume they’re …
Don’t you hate it when you go to practice your golf game but have no idea what to focus on? You might even feel that after some session, your game might have gotten worse. If you’re like most golfers, you probably think: Should I hit at the range today? Should I hit chips and pitches? …
How to Actually Get Better: Why you Should Track Golf Stats Read More »
If you’re like most golfers, you probably have a unique or “go-to shot.” Maybe you play a high cut that works with pretty much every club in the bag. Or maybe you play a low draw that you can count on more often than not. But let me ask… do you know how to hit …
Have you ever wondered why competitive golf feels so much harder than a normal round of golf? It’s amazing how scratch amateur players (and even pros) can play so much worse in tournaments. Sure, sometimes the course conditions are more challenging. But for the most part, nothing has changed from a normal day, it’s still …
Competitive Golf: Lessons that Every Golfer Should Learn Read More »
Do you think that you have hit more fairways to shoot lower scores? While it’s easy to think that fairways and lower scores are directly correlated, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson disagree. Between the two of the amazing golfers, they have 100+ wins on the PGA Tour. Funny enough, they both also have some of …
How to Hit More Fairways: 9 Tips to Find the Short Grass Read More »
If you’re like most golfers, you probably love playing new golf courses. But how many times have you finished the round and thought, “Man I would love to play that again.” Because playing a new golf course is a ton fun but also extremely challenging. While you get to experience new holes, new greens, and …
How to Play on a New Golf Course for the First Time Read More »
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a scratch golfer? Specifically, what are the biggest differences between a scratch golfer and someone who shoots in the 80s, 90s or above? Disclaimer: There isn’t one specific thing that makes someone a scratch golfer vs. someone who shoots 10 or 20 shots worse. There’s no …
Scratch Golfer: 11 Ways to Become a Zero Handicap Read More »
