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Steal Funk's Driving Strategy
I’m on a bit of a rant today… Yes, I realize that driving the ball 250 yrds is
thrilling, but getting a low score is what really counts. Take pro Fred Funk, for example. Funk says, “I can’t overpower a golf course… I have to go out and pick and choose my spots and try to stay out of trouble.” How has Funk succeeded on the PGA tour in spite of being regularly out-hit for distance?
Will Socializing on the Golf Course Help Your Game?
Unless you're about as popular as Jim Carrey in The Cable Guy, most of the time you golf with friends...which brings me to a question I'm asked alot: "Lisa, will my game suffer if I chat with my friends?" My answer is, "It depends."
Why We Lose Control on the Golf Course
Whenever you become super-frustrated on the golf course, the first place to look is your expectations. Expectations are at the root of most emotions. Have you ever gone to a movie a friend told you was the best movie she’d ever seen? I’ll bet you liked it, but you weren’t overwhelmed.
Getting in the Zone
On August 15, 2004 Vijay Singh won the 86th PGA Championship. In an interview earlier that day Singh said, ‘My focus two months ago was the wrong thing. I was focusing so hard to get to the No. 1 spot that
I started not focusing on my own game. Every time I teed it up, I didn't want to play bad. I started making simple mistakes.
Tiger's Winning Strategy
What should you do when you’re 2 shots ahead with only 3 left to play?
Do you:
1. Preserve your lead,
2. Get aggressive and try to win, or
3. Forget about the score and play the course
to the best of your ability.
The Paradox of Golf
Most golfers are obsessed with shooting a low score. Sound familiar? What would you say if I told you that this obsession will probably RAISE your score? Before you hit the delete button, let me set the record straight.
The One Big Secret to Mental Toughness in Golf
Ever wonder what the one big 'secret' to mental toughness in golf is?
The one that really makes the difference... It’s surprisingly simple.
I learned it from a (very) rich professional gambler.
The Magic of Optimism in Golf
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to become pessimistic while golfing? Apparently, pessimism is typical for human beings. When faced with obstacles, most people become passive and tend to give up…it’s been proven in psychological experiments for over 25 years.1
How to Refocus on the Golf Course
If you ever feel discouraged or hassled on the golf
course, consider using a secret weapon to help you
re-focus and nail your next shot. The weapon? Music.
Nice Guys Don't Always Finish Last
You probably know of Nick Price’s reputation as one the
“nice guys” on the tour. He is extremely well respected by his peers.
Nick was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003. He was considered the best player in the world from ’91 through ’94.
His Money Winnings Soared
Do you know who the first professional golfer was to hit
the 9 million dollar mark? My guesses would have been Arnold Palmer
or possibly Jack Nicklaus.
Best Ball Striker
Do you know who was considered the best ball striker ever? He was a Canadian, Moe Norman, and he died in September of 2004
at the age of seventy-five. Moe was called the Rain Man of Golf because his many eccentricities sparked rumours that he was autistic.
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