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Golf Instruction

The ideal mindset for golf

February 19, 2010

The below images sum up my ideal mindset for playing great golf. It doesn’t matter how good your golf swing is or how talented you are, if you can’t block out distractions (anxiety and self-doubt for starters) then you’ll always be plagued by inconsistent play. On the other hand, if you can control your emotions, ... Read More

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Mastering Your Golf Mind

February 16, 2010

Your Golf Mind This lesson probably should have come before the last one. It is incredibly important and something you must understand and be able to apply. It is especially relevant if you’re struggling to play automatic golf. The stages I’m about to talk about will be explained in Cameron speak – they may not ... Read More

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Find your groove

January 18, 2010

It’s important that your find your groove. Another way of saying this is finding your natural golf swing. This means that you’ve got to find (and use) the golf swing that feels good to you. More importantly, it means you’ve got to use the golf swing that works. So if your natural shot is a ... Read More

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An automatic champion

January 13, 2010

Geoff Ogilvy’s performance in the SBS Championship really impressed me. It was obvious that he was playing his game and determined to stick to what he was comfortable with. His after match press conference gave more insight that any automatic golfer should take on board. I will include his quotes and my thoughts underneath. Here’s ... Read More

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A lesson for everyone

January 12, 2010

The last round of the SBS Championship in Hawaii made fascinating viewing. Not only in the course a beauty (I haven’t played there but I have it on good authority it is) there were some fantastic lessons to be had. For us automatic golfers there were some great examples of how to play the perfect ... Read More

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A mechanical golf swing advantage

January 10, 2010
How to gain a mechanical advantage with your golf swing

Want to know how you can improve your golf swing quickly and gain an unfair advantage at the same time? Even since witnessing a presentation by the Austrian Ski Team’s biomechanics, I’ve been fascinated with how to get someone to improve a physical skill. It’s simply not enough to tell someone what to do, you ... Read More

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Don’t get distracted

December 26, 2009
Don't get distracted from the task at hand

Golf delivers many distractions. Other players Your score Possibilities – like, “If I make this putt I’ll be on track for my best score” Hazards and other trouble Your mind There’s more but that’s a good start. I played nine holes this morning. A great way to walk off Christmas dinner and get some fresh ... Read More

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Are you scared of hitting bad shots?

December 23, 2009

Some golfers get nervous when they start playing well. They make up stories and try and work out why they’re playing so well. Hitting better shots, seeing improved performance can take some adjusting. It’s nerve racking. This is a problem but it’s the lessor of two evils because many golfers are scared to death of ... Read More

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Choosing the right club

December 18, 2009

(you’ll need to watch the video to get the full story) Let me set the scene. Evan, the golf geek, has just hit a great drive on the toughest hole. He has about 170 metres to the centre of the green, back pin, deep bunker to carry and into the wind. He wants to hit ... Read More

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How would you swing the club if…

December 17, 2009
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Your golf swing was consistent? You knew the next shot was going to find its target? You had confidence surging through your body? You felt invincible and poor shots were NOT a possibility? The fairway seemed massive and the rough small? The only other question I have is this; Why aren’t you swinging like this ... Read More

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