The title of this post is one of the oldest sayings in golf! The score is all that matters. No column on the scorecard describes how the score was made or what the golfer’s swing looked like. The only way to shoot a low score is to hit the ball where you are looking, chip […]
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“Muscle memory” has been widely accepted and often used to explain how skills and tasks become ingrained after repetition. I believe the term “muscle memory” is misleading. If you want to use that phrase, I won’t quibble, but I think it best to understand what’s truly going on. Muscles don’t have memory. Only your brain
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Introduction Golf is a beautiful blend of skill, precision, and strategy. While every aspect of golf is crucial, the short game is the make-or-break factor for many players. You must use the wedge design to execute those delicate shots around the green properly. To unlock the potential of your wedges, understanding and mastering the concept
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Golf demands precision, technique, and skill. Among the many elements contributing to a successful swing, one of the most critical yet overlooked factors is “tempo.” Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner, understanding and mastering tempo in your golf swing can significantly improve your consistency, power, and overall performance on the course. What is
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Introduction In my “Zombies and Professors” post, I introduced the concept of The Little Professor (TLP). I may have given the guy (gal) a bad wrap. Listening to TLP during your swing is futile, but there are many things he’s very good at. Today, I’ll share the proper use of TLP and how he/she can
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Imagine this. You’re five years old, and you get your first two-wheeler bicycle. Your mom tells your dad to put safety training wheels on the bike. She loves you and wants you safe. Your dad thinks he has a better idea. He loves you too but thinks, “My kid can handle this.” He takes you
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I published a post on this topic last year. Rather than make you search for it, I updated it here. This is critical to lowering your scores. Get Real! Let’s get honest about how far we hit the ball. Golf is a target game that requires accuracy in both line and distance. When you watch
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I urged you to stop trying to hit the ball a while back. You might have read that post and thought, “what is he saying? I have to hit the ball!” Of course, there must be a collision between the clubface and the ball, but “hit” isn’t the right word. If “Hit” is Wrong, What’s
How you mark your ball on the green isn’t important Saturday afternoon with friends. But in competition, it’s easy to incur penalty strokes or worse. Some players can get nasty over the littlest things (tic). The Ball Must Return I see all manner of marking and replacing the ball. What I see could be better.
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Here’s a simple tip that will lower your score immediately. Use the entire tee box! First, let me define what the tee box is. Draw a straight line from one tee marker to the other. That is the front of the tee box. The box is between the markers and up to two club lengths
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