by Cameron on December 10, 2009
Evan has been helping out with some of the golf videos I’ve been shooting. As a payback he has been getting some assistance with his game.
He is a good golfer but I think he is letting himself down. Here’s why.
He is trying too hard. He his scared of making mistakes and is trying to be [...]
by Cameron on February 9, 2009
I received the below email from Ben over the weekend. I like it and highlights my thoughts on automatic learning for golf.
Too many minds:
A while back when on a plane I was watching a Tom Cruise movie called ‘The Last Samurai’, (and yes I know what you’re thinking but the truth is there wasn’t much [...]
by Cameron on February 4, 2009
Most of us golfers will try anything if we think it’s going to help us improve our game. Here’s a list of the most common;
looking for any quick fix
changing of golf clubs
constant fiddling with golf swing
I think this constant search for improvement is admirable but highly flawed. Here’s why;
You’re looking for success before commitment
You’ll try [...]
by Cameron on January 21, 2009
Fear of failure is a waste. It’s a waste of energy and a waste of time. Why? Because the absolute worst thing that can happen to you on the golf course is a bad score. Not good but not that bad either.
If you play badly you’re not going to be sacked by your golf club [...]
by Cameron on December 23, 2008
An old golfing mate asked me over the weekend what my #1 secret was for playing better golf. He wanted to know what one thing (shortcut) has allowed me to improve my golf the most.
Don’t know what he thought of my response, but I think he was expecting something different (here’s my recollection of what [...]
by Cameron on December 2, 2008
Most of us don’t get a chance to play as much golf as we’d like. Work, family and other interests keep us away from the golf course and the practice fairway. If you want to play your best golf then you have to learn how to turn up and play after a break or some [...]
by Cameron on November 28, 2008
Are you a player? I’d like to think that I’m now a player.
My online golfing buddy is definitely a player.
Most golfers turn up, try hard but in my opinion don’t play golf. You’re not playing golf if you;
Continually change your golf swing
Believe your technique is the most important element of your game
Are always looking for [...]
by Cameron on October 28, 2008
Not long ago I had this crazy idea. Some might think it was ridiculous, but it certainly changed my golf forever. Here’s what I did…
I gave up. I stopped trying to fix my swing and obsess about every part of my game. My obsession with angles and form was replaced with fun and hitting that [...]
by Cameron on October 9, 2008
Us golfers can be obsessed with getting better. The problem is that quick fixes and miracle cures are often the focus. Golf magazines and many coaches like to promise “improve your swing in 5 minutes” to better play, this all sounds great but rarely does it happen.
Maybe this culture is about getting lucky? Wouldn’t it [...]
by Cameron on October 6, 2008
This is a quick update from Saturday’s post.
Sometimes things don’t go to plan. My first round in the Club Championships did not get off to a good start, I kept making bogeys and was struggling badly. I was four over after five holes and when I made another bogey at number 8 it was not [...]