Get Good From The Scoring Zone

I had some questions from a couple of players about tips to improve their short game, so i thought i’d share them with you. We play around 50% of our shots within 40 yards, that’s what I call the “The Scoring Zone”. The goal is to get it up and down every time. So it’s…

Ratio Chipping.

Most players I’ve worked with want to become a better chippers of the ball but have always had trouble determining speed and distance of the shot. Why do the PGA pros seem so effortless and magical in getting the ball close all the time? The majority of them do something that I’m going to tell…

Some Options When Chipping.

If you find yourself around the green with a chip that is challenging your skills, maybe there’s another way to get the ball close to the hole. Sometimes you need to think outside the box. Next time you get to the practice green, toss a few balls down and try each of these techniques. You’ll…

Visualize Your Shots.

You’ve examined your lie, adjusted for the wind, you know your yardage and you’ve picked a club. Now it’s time to get visual! It’s time to commit and trust the shot. No more swing thoughts! You are going to hit the best shot you can imagine. You hit it perfect on the range, now do…

How Do We Win?

Do you ever win in golf? That depends on your definition of winning. In a big competition there are many winners. Age groups and boys and girls, handicaps, they are all winners in their respective divisions. In most events, however, the winner is the person with the lowest score. This is what we all want….

Avoid The YouTube Trap

If you are finding yourself sitting in front of YouTube for long stretches of time watching video after video hoping it will fix your swing, this article is for you. I would also include those that are subscribed to dozens of golf channels and get their e-mail inboxes full every day. YouTube can be a…

Get Creative.

One of the drills you can use on the practice range that will help you on the course is to change your stance and ball position from what you normally do during practice. Here are some ideas. OPEN UP:  Deliberately open your stance to the line of flight and see how that changes the feel…

Green Reading Tip.

  One of the biggest green reading mistakes I see players make is the desire to visualize a smooth banana curve to represent the path the ball will take to the hole. I used to read/visualize every putt’s break as a consistent curve, and I would usually underread putts. Usually, a putt breaks more in…

5 Ways To Become A Better Putter

1. READ THE PUTT FROM MULTIPLE ANGLES This one seems obvious, but I see so many players miss-read putts because they don’t look at the putt from multiple angles. Walk around the putt and you’ll always see the slopes. You also need to visualize the ball going in the hole from each angle you look…

How’s Your Mental Game?

The purpose of a Mental Score is to determine your mental commitment to every single shot. There are 3 steps to any golf shot: Step 1: LOGICAL Assess the shot. Determine the lie, distance, wind, stance, shot shape, club selection. Step 2: CREATE See the shot, feel it with practice swings. Step 3: INSTINCT Step…

It’s About Practice.

There is nothing more frustrating than spending countless hours practicing your golf game, and not seeing any meaningful results. There is plenty of information out there on the golf swing, but golfers aren’t ever taught how to practice correctly. One of the biggest complaints you will hear from golfers is that they spend hours practicing, but…

Let’s Hit More Greens!

It’s simple, but you’ll hit more greens if you are playing your shot shape on approach shots. Unless you have a wedge in your hand, you should always be trying to hit the center of the green. Even the Pro’s approach it this way. If your shot is a 10 yard fade, then simply aim…