A “good” teacher is the right teacher — right for your ability level and for your swing. Finding one that’s right for your ability level isn’t all that hard. But finding one that’s right for your particular swing is real trick. Even touring professionals have made fatal miscalculations in that regard, and some previously stellar performers are now struggling.
Why You Want “Inverted Stableford” Scoring
It makes the game faster, and more fun. What’s not to like?
Improving Pace of Play
Pace of play is a serious problem in golf. But much of that problem is a matter of perception. Eliminating the stroke and distance penalty would go a long way towards solving the problem.
When a Ball Moves on the Green
Marking a ball on the green in order to clean it or protect it from another putt will no longer be a nerve-wracking experience!
What’s Wrong with Distance Apps?
To my mind, there is nothing wrong with distance apps — with any and all bells and whistles their designers are able to include. They are wrongfully outlawed under the rules of golf. There are free apps that give you a “plays as” distance based on elevation changes and weather-report wind speed, and everyone has a cell phone. Why outlaw those apps?
Stroke and Distance: The Stupidest Penalty in Golf
Slow pace of play is the curse of the weekend golfer. Compounding that problem is the stupidest penalty in golf: Stroke and Distance.
Putting Games
Ways to spend time on the putting green having fun with your friends.
Three Great Putting Drills
A good drill has the characteristics of a game — there’s a challenge, you keep score, and you can tell when you’re improving. And there is a definite stopping point, so it isn’t endless. These drills have those characteristics. These drills help you score, and they’re fun!
Recommended Resources
These are books, videos, and training aids I recommend.
Training vs “Instinct” in the Golf Swing
I wrote this in response to a former instructor, who likes to keep people from over-analyzing their swing, and getting lost in swing thoughts when they should be performing more instinctual actions. He’s right, but it is my considered belief that he has skipped a very important step…
