Comments on: The secret of golf http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/ Golf lessons, teachings and insight that makes golf improvement as simple as riding a bike or throwing a ball Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:01:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Cameron http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Cameron Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:59:37 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-162 Kiwijock, The automatic method is not a quick fix - it can take some time for it to feel normal. While it's good to keep your mind relaxed between shots, it's critical to ensure your mind is in the right place when you're actually hitting the ball. Sounds like you're not comfortable with the process at the moment. This is normal - but you have to keep at it - searching for quick fixes will only delay your improvement. Let me know how you go. Cameron Kiwijock,

The automatic method is not a quick fix – it can take some time for it to feel normal. While it’s good to keep your mind relaxed between shots, it’s critical to ensure your mind is in the right place when you’re actually hitting the ball.

Sounds like you’re not comfortable with the process at the moment. This is normal – but you have to keep at it – searching for quick fixes will only delay your improvement.

Let me know how you go.

Cameron

]]> By: Kiwijock http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Kiwijock Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:21:10 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-161 Hi Cameron Tried counting this weekend. Some background - Folks tell me that I'm by nature a very laid back guy and I tend to agree-well except when the pressure is on at golf and I get tense with lots of thoughts racing through my mind Counting proved to be a great tool for the times in-between shots. However it was my experience that counting during the swing wasn't nearly as effective. Counting made me too relaxed and consequently my swing got quite loose. I'll keep trying but would be interested in your feedback and if what I wrote makes sense what's the solution? Hi Cameron
Tried counting this weekend.
Some background – Folks tell me that I’m by nature a very laid back guy and I tend to agree-well except when the pressure is on at golf and I get tense with lots of thoughts racing through my mind
Counting proved to be a great tool for the times in-between shots.
However it was my experience that counting during the swing wasn’t nearly as effective.
Counting made me too relaxed and consequently my swing got quite loose.
I’ll keep trying but would be interested in your feedback and if what I wrote makes sense what’s the solution?

]]> By: Kiwijock http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Kiwijock Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:07:15 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-160 Hi Cameron Just discovered your very interesting site Hey with a name like that you should be from my home country. I was weaned on "The Inner Game of Golf" but it never really produced the good outcomes. I'm so looking forward to using your counting suggestion. Like the man said and I'll paraphrase, "When you've been playing the game for 51 years (not a typo) your body knows how to properly hit a golf ball-so forget about all this thinking stuff Hi Cameron
Just discovered your very interesting site
Hey with a name like that you should be from my home country.
I was weaned on “The Inner Game of Golf” but it never really produced the good outcomes. I’m so looking forward to using your counting suggestion.
Like the man said and I’ll paraphrase, “When you’ve been playing the game for 51 years (not a typo) your body knows how to properly hit a golf ball-so forget about all this thinking stuff

]]> By: Cameron Strachan http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Cameron Strachan Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:03:06 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-159 Hi John, Thanks for taking the time to leave a message. I believe that you will continue to improve your game if you can swing (and putt) without fear or worry. We all tend to try too hard and take the game a bit too seriously. Including me :) The best putter to choose is one that feels right to you. Sometimes this is not easy as there are so many putters to choose from. If that's the case just choose one and decide to stick with it for a while. Concern about your tools is not going to help. A reader in South Africa decided to throw away his expensive putter and use a $7 one instead - he has never putted better. Keep up the good work and please let me know how you get on. Good golfing, Cameron Hi John,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a message.

I believe that you will continue to improve your game if you can swing (and putt) without fear or worry. We all tend to try too hard and take the game a bit too seriously. Including me :)

The best putter to choose is one that feels right to you. Sometimes this is not easy as there are so many putters to choose from. If that’s the case just choose one and decide to stick with it for a while.

Concern about your tools is not going to help. A reader in South Africa decided to throw away his expensive putter and use a $7 one instead – he has never putted better.

Keep up the good work and please let me know how you get on.

Good golfing,

Cameron

]]> By: John Kirwan-Ward http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-158 John Kirwan-Ward Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:44:14 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-158 hi Cameron, Just downloaded your e book on putting and found it very very interesting. I must admit to trying all ways of putting and for the past few months have had my left hand on the bottom with a fairly stiff left wrist. Bit of a shock at the end of last year (Best putting averages for the year) . You have fired me up a bit and I want to improve my stats. Improvement in my game today playing off 14 and came in at 12. 76 years old and temperature was 41. Thanks for the ebook and look forward to reading your articles etc, I have a question for you. Is there any criteria for selecting a putter for oneself the length. weight, style or if it feels comfortable and you get results , Thats it? Regards John hi Cameron,
Just downloaded your e book on putting and found it very very interesting.
I must admit to trying all ways of putting and for the past few months have
had my left hand on the bottom with a fairly stiff left wrist. Bit of a shock at
the end of last year (Best putting averages for the year) . You have fired me up a bit and I want to improve my stats. Improvement in my game today playing off 14 and came in at 12. 76 years old and temperature was 41.
Thanks for the ebook and look forward to reading your articles etc,
I have a question for you. Is there any criteria for selecting a putter for oneself
the length. weight, style or if it feels comfortable and you get results , Thats it?
Regards
John

]]> By: Profitable Golf Tournaments http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Profitable Golf Tournaments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:43:46 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-157 [...] You need to focus on what you want to do - and then commit to the automatic process. I outline the process in more detail here. [...] [...] You need to focus on what you want to do – and then commit to the automatic process. I outline the process in more detail here. [...]

]]> By: Jon http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Jon Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:03:19 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-156 Thanks for the great post Cameron. Today in a tournament I tried counting numbers. I actually shot a few strokes better. Mechanical swing thoughts still came to my mind, even while I was counting numbers. That's how ingrained mechanical thinking is. It should be, I've been thinking this way on golf courses for 15 years. One day is not going to change it. I even counted numbers in two different languages which helped focus more on counting. Just need Keep at it, commit to doing it for months. Thanks for the great post Cameron. Today in a tournament I tried counting numbers. I actually shot a few strokes better. Mechanical swing thoughts still came to my mind, even while I was counting numbers. That’s how ingrained mechanical thinking is. It should be, I’ve been thinking this way on golf courses for 15 years. One day is not going to change it. I even counted numbers in two different languages which helped focus more on counting. Just need Keep at it, commit to doing it for months.

]]> By: Cameron Strachan http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Cameron Strachan Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:43:04 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-154 Hi John, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. You should be the automatic pin up boy! I remember when I first saw you four years ago. You had plenty of talent and could hit the ball well but you were a bit all over the shop :) No consistency and no real ability to shoot a good score. It's a different story today. You've shot under par, are playing more consistently and still improving. Well done and congratulations on becoming an automatic golfer! Cameron P.S. Fear and self-doubt. I could write a whole website about that. I'm planning a post or two about those subjects in the next few days. Hi John,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. You should be the automatic pin up boy! I remember when I first saw you four years ago. You had plenty of talent and could hit the ball well but you were a bit all over the shop :) No consistency and no real ability to shoot a good score.

It’s a different story today. You’ve shot under par, are playing more consistently and still improving. Well done and congratulations on becoming an automatic golfer!

Cameron

P.S. Fear and self-doubt. I could write a whole website about that. I’m planning a post or two about those subjects in the next few days.

]]> By: John http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/secret-golf/comment-page-1/#comment-155 John Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:32:26 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=261#comment-155 HI Cam, great post. There is one factor that you briefly touched on and that is fear. Using the tools ( counting or singing a song in your head) of playing automatic you will get rid of most fear that is associated with any golf shot. The worst two words my dad use to say to me when being challenged by anything in life is What if? or If only?These 2 words are a precursor to fear. Don't let be a part of you while golf. I suggest any one reading this blog, take up Camerons advice and take the 3 round challenge and play with no fear or emotional judgement next 3 rounds just go out and play. Play smart by all means but don't let fear interfear with your shots. I can attest to Cameron's thininking and understanding. When I met him 4 years agao I was playing off 14 pumping the ball a mile and not playing to my fulll potential. Since using his preshot techniques and letting go so to speak, I know play off 6. Don't let fear or emberassment stop you from playing the best golf you can. In essence what do you have to lose. Hopefully the only thing you will lose is strokes off your handicap. Cheers John HI Cam,
great post. There is one factor that you briefly touched on and that is fear. Using the tools ( counting or singing a song in your head) of playing automatic you will get rid of most fear that is associated with any golf shot. The worst two words my dad use to say to me when being challenged by anything in life is What if? or If only?These 2 words are a precursor to fear. Don’t let be a part of you while golf.
I suggest any one reading this blog, take up Camerons advice and take the 3 round challenge and play with no fear or emotional judgement next 3 rounds just go out and play. Play smart by all means but don’t let fear interfear with your shots.
I can attest to Cameron’s thininking and understanding. When I met him 4 years agao I was playing off 14 pumping the ball a mile and not playing to my fulll potential. Since using his preshot techniques and letting go so to speak, I know play off 6. Don’t let fear or emberassment stop you from playing the best golf you can. In essence what do you have to lose. Hopefully the only thing you will lose is strokes off your handicap.
Cheers John

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