Jack Nicklaus was on to something when he discovered a truth about himself as a very young golfer – and used this fundamental knowledge his entire career. Jack was known as a powerful golfer. A big, strong, somewhat thick, burly … Continue reading
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It’s The Mental Game…
In 1992 a relatively obscure Governor from Arkansas was elected president of the United States, in part because of a laser-like strategy to focus on the one thing: the economy. Bill Clinton’s campaign director James Carville believed that there was … Continue reading
Think: GIVE…not GET
I had lunch a couple days ago with an old friend of mine – my high-school buddy Jon. We live about an hour away from each other – and subsequently don’t see each other enough. You know how that goes. … Continue reading
Playing Winter Lies
It’s getting that time of year again (or at least close to that time of year again for most…) As always with this time of year, it is a much different game than that in the summer or even spring. … Continue reading
Small Adjustments
Sometimes inspiration comes when you least expect it. I had a chance to spend a couple great days at the Graves Golf Academy HQ in in Edmond, OK recently. It was a great visit…full of great interactions, creative ideas, stepping … Continue reading
Perspective Revisited
Last March, I wrote about the value of cultivating proper perspective. How – on the course and in life – the perspective that comes from awareness and high consciousness leads to great performances. I returned home to Cleveland today after … Continue reading
Ryder Cup Thoughts…
Another Ryder Cup played in Europe and another win for Team Europe. Ouch (if you were rooting for Team USA!) When you root for your favorite team, it’s tough to see them lose on the big stage. Isn’t it? I … Continue reading
Miss it Fast
Moe Norman – through his brilliance, his pursuit of excellence, and his perspective on life and golf – said a lot of memorable things the course of his life. One of my favorites is: “Miss it fast.” What does it … Continue reading
Hybrids vs. Irons – When to Hit
This week we are holding a private Ask Us Anything / Q & A Webinar. We asked Single Plane Academy members to send us any Single Plane Swing, Short Game, On Course, etc.. questions and we would answer. We are … Continue reading
The One Thing Standing in Your Way
GGA Mental Game Coach Back in February of this year, I wrote about an essential mental game dynamic: expectation. You can check it out that blog post here. Over the years, I have come to realize that in the human performance … Continue reading