Synchronizing your swing going back, and making a smooth transition to swinging through … is the simplest and most reliable way to find your swing The pace you swing back is Tick The pace you swing through
So ‘head down’ is now stamped on your brain … to prevent it from popping up again
Often times … people who teach golf … try to fix your swing path before working on your clubface
We believe this is backwards
Resetting your mind & swing prior to each shot clears your head of swing junk … and refreshes your feel of the swing
Your golf swing is a combination of physical and mental … yet, Golfers have been hypnotized to believe it’s all physical. It’s NOT
Swings get lost … when your feel is lost … creating a downward spiral in your consistency
‘Can you please pickup your pace … we’re falling behind’ … can create an awkward situation for the next 15 holes
What can you do to help this person realize they are slow? Because most slow Golfers don’t realize it
There might not be anything that impresses me more about a Golfer than their ability to practice effectively. To be able to go to the driving range and/or practice area with a Practice PLAN to improve shows
When researching and choosing the best golf school for you there are questions that we recommend asking your prospective golf pro and trainer, prior to selecting them. Below you will find a list of 12 questions to
Improve From 105 To 95 The differences between the erratic 105 Golfer and the more consistent 95 Golfer! A 10 stroke difference is huge. It sounds much better when you’re able to say that you “broke 100 today!”
Improve From 95 To 85 A 10 stroke difference is huge. It sounds much better when you’re able to say that you “broke 90 today!” The 85 Golfer takes 6 less shots to reach the green over
There are three different Golfers that play on the course. Which one are you?: The Player that works as hard as necessary to hit the ball their best so they can score their best The Golfer that
How You Practice Determines Your Success Do you ever think about your practice on the driving range? Or do you just go out and hit ball after ball … hoping that something will eventually click? If that’s
What is consistency in your golf swing? If you hit 7 out of 10 shots well … would that be good enough? Or would you need to hit 10 out of 10 shots in order to call
“The Disappearing Golf Swing!” Have you ever played a round of golf where you were hitting the golf ball well and then all of a sudden you lose your golf swing? We call that the Disappearing Golf
If you had to describe the most important swing technique you need to do … what would it be? Thoughts such as: swing slow; head still; turn; release; stay down; and follow-through … seem to be amongst
If you could hit your Driver 10 yards straighter on your worst curving shot so that the ball stays in play as opposed to having to punch out of the trees or taking a penalty for being
The idea of standing on the first tee without knowing how you’re going hit your tee shot is enough to make a grown man cry. Believe me … I have seen the tears after watching Golfers hit
To truly understand how to improve your scores on the golf course … you need to study your game. Because improvement goes far beyond hitting another bucket of balls at the range. Yes, you probably know that
How much better is a Golfer that averages 80 versus a Golfer that averages 98? The easy answer is 18 strokes. However, what goes into those 18 strokes? Well, that is hard to say because there are
Not being able to hit the ball well on the golf course is like being seasick 100 miles out in the ocean … as you have 4+ hours of agony ahead of you before getting off that
We have found that to improve your golf swing – Golfers need to improve their swing mechanics … as well as the ‘intangibles’.
Would you agree or disagree that the PGA Tour Player has a better golf swing, is better at reading the golf course based on their strengths and weaknesses, as well as being more in control of their
As most Golfers make the same swing mistakes over and over – they’re often left wondering why they never improve. We have found that there are a few simple traits that consistent Players possess that all Golfers
Believe me – when it comes to golf tips … we may not have heard it all, but we sure have heard a lot. Holy moly, we hear the same swing tips over and over from Golfers
The golf swing can be as difficult as you want to make it or as simple as you want to make it … but it will never be easy. However, the Golfer that makes it simple will
Have you ever taken a golf lesson that helped you hit the golf ball better for a short time? For example: you were told to keep your left arm straight in your swing and then all of
How much do you need to practice your golf swing in order to improve? Can you over-practice? What should you be practicing? Many Golfers stay frustratingly inconsistent — regardless of how badly they want to improve. As
As most Golfers that hit inconsistent shots are trying to get a better understanding of why they don’t see consistency … even when talking about their bad shots. Why does one shot go right and the next
We receive so many questions throughout the winter months about “what can I do in the colder months to work on my game?” So we started creating videos a few weeks ago about strengthening your golf swing.
The primary area that Golfers sabatoge any potential of a good shot is in their backswing. This part of your golf swing sets up the body to allow it to move through the golf ball to produce
As the “Golf Tip” has become the “go to” source of instruction for most Golfers trying to improve … it rarely works to give more than temporary relief to what most likely is a bigger swing issue.
What are you currently working on in your golf swing? Many Golfers answer: “I’m trying to bring the club back more to the inside.” What are you focusing on to be able to do that consistently? “I
1. I will never go to the driving range to work on my golf swing without a Practice PLAN based on using a specific drill after every 6 shots. Golfers often have ineffective practice habits when they
There’s a fine line between focusing too much on one or the other. When a Golfer is too focused on his/her mechanics … the smoothness of your swing suffers. When you’re too focused on a smooth golf
The golf swing is a series of “Causes and Effects” that determine whether you hit a good shot or not. When you hit a good shot – it’s because you either have a perfect golf swing …
To play golf well … you need to be aggressive in how you swing. However, because the typical Golfer is thinking about too many things every shot … they have no aggressiveness whatsoever. Yet, as many people
One of the most frustrating aspects of playing golf is when you hit one good shot … then follow it up with a poor shot that you hit the ground before the golf ball. This inconsistency is
What do these 5 headlines have in common? 1. Effortlessly Groove the Perfect Swing 2. The Worst Power Sucking Mistake to NEVER Make in Golf 3. Watch Golfer Add 40 Yards In 10 Shots 4. From Duffer
“A Desperate Golfer that searches for problem solving golf tips often becomes a chronically Frustrated Golfer!” There are several actions a struggling Golfer can try in their attempt to find consistency … unfortunately for these Golfers …
Here’s a test for you: when on the golf course, do you ever have days where you hit your irons well … but have a bad day hitting your Driver? Or you hit your Driver well …
Have you ever hit 3 or 4 perfect shots in a row on the driving range that makes you wonder … “why can’t I do this on the golf course?” The mystery of why you can’t carry
It seems that the more a Golfer struggles … the more he/she starts looking for more advanced techniques to solve their problems. Yet, the more advanced the technique you attempt to implement … the worse your swing
“My golf swing is so inconsistent” said the Golfer. “I can hit a good shot, but then my next swing … although it feels exactly the same … is a totally different shot. Yet, I can’t tell
As we’re now into the middle of June – the 25 million Golfers in the US, 5.5 million Golfers in Canada and 6 million Golfers in Europe … are all playing Golf. The question that needs to
The common issue many Golfers have is that when they want to hit the golf ball farther … they usually hit a worse than average shot. As the result is often a shot that is short, or
One of our Instructors and I were talking the other night about the increased frustration we’ve seen in Golfers over their inconsistency. We were comparing how much more confused Golfers are about their swings nowadays compared to
Often times we hear right-handed Golfers say they hit bad shots because they’re using too much of their right side in their golf swing. Left-handed Golfers – just reverse everything I’m saying. However, the issue isn’t with
Often times we hear Golfers say they have a problem of using too much of their right side in their golf swing. Left-handed Golfers – just reverse everything I’m saying. As many Golfers have been told they
What is consistency in your golf swing? Is hitting 7 out of 10 shots well – good enough? Or is being able to hit 10 out of 10 the only mark of consistency? We also need to
A very good question each Golfer should know the answer to is: “are there multiple things you need to work on in your golf swing … or is there just 1?” This is important to know if
It can be said: “A Golfer that searches for one golf tip will become a Golfer searching for many golf tips!” Problem: It could be as innocent as hitting a couple of 7 irons behind the golf
This past week Rory Mcllroy was talking about his strategy (PLAN) for playing in this week’s US Open: “I’m probably not going to go at a pin all week and hit it at the middle of the
These quotes make me cringe on the golf course because they might be holding you back from becoming more consistent – “That was a bad shot because I picked up my head” (Trust me, the reason you
Many frustrated Golfers have a different golf swing for each of these shots: a chipping swing, a pitching swing, another swing for wedges, a mid iron swing, a long iron swing, a hybrid swing, a fairway wood
One of the most frustrating things on the golf course is slicing your Driver. Especially when it seems like you try everything to stop the curve … but nothing works. Why is it that sometimes … regardless
We have found that to improve your golf swing so that you’re hitting better shots and scoring better on the golf course – Golfers need to improve the ‘tangibles’ in their golf swing … as well as
The common issue many Golfers have is that when they want to hit the golf ball farther … it usually doesn’t end up well. As the result is often a shot that is topped, or flies into
A common statement we hear from many frustrated Golfers is that they have been told they are using too much of their right side in their golf swing. However, working to take your right side out of
As most Golf Professionals are pushing “you need to improve your short game to improve your scores” … we are pushing – “find the weakest part of your game and improve it so that you can lower
Your success playing golf depends on 4 key factors: how you hit the golf ball, how you putt the golf ball, how you PLAN each hole, as well as how you handle your emotions throughout the 18
The greatest feeling in golf can often be described as “I hit that ball so good. I hardly felt as if I swung at it. If I could only do that every time”. While the worst feeling
Golfers have too much information to think about and much of the instruction they learn contradicts itself. For example – you sign-up for a 6 lesson series of lessons to improve your consistency. In lesson #1 you’ve
Why do so many Golfers have trouble taking their driving range swing onto the golf course? What is happening differently on the golf course where you don’t hit the golf ball nearly as straight as you did
As many Golfers struggle to play golf to the level they feel they should play – I understand your frustration. Golf can be frustrating for all levels of Golfers … from the newcomer trying to get the
Are you on a quest to hit the golf ball better than ever? As far as I’m concerned – there’s nothing wrong with having the passion, desire and drive to make golf more enjoyable. Because not hitting
How can golf look so easy when the PGA Tour Players play … but be so difficult for the regular Golfer? As the Tour Player looks as if he/she is hardly swinging the golf club — the
If you could improve as little as making just one more putt from 10 feet … as opposed to needing two putts. If you could improve as little as having one more chip stop 2 feet from
The question each Golfer needs to ask is: “how many shots in a row can I expect to make a good golf swing?” Is the answer 3? Is it 5 shots in a row? Or do you
How can a good practice session promote a consistent swing? Unfortunately, a vast majority of Golfers rarely experience a successful practice session. As the hitting of golf ball after golf ball is just more time spent stacking
I read a quote today that said ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day, but I’m sure they were working every day to build it.” Similarly the same holds true with your golf game … you can try
Do we need further proof of how frustrating the game of golf can be than looking at the #1 Golfer in the world walking off the golf course in the middle of his round? This just shows
Golf is truly an International Game. Let me give you this example: In the 90-days, from this past Monday, October 4th till the beginning of December we’ll have had golfers come to see us from Japan, Switzerland,
Are you tired of going into each new golf season with high expectations and then ending your season not reaching your goals? This is often followed by you promising yourself that you’re going to work hard during
Have you ever hit a golf shot that felt so good and effortless that you said to yourself – “that was perfect?” If so, then I bet the next words out of your mouth were most likely
The Driver is the name of the game and requires a consistent golf swing to be successful. There’s nothing more satisfying than walking off the 18th green knowing that you hit your Driver well all day. In
How may Golf Instructors does it take to screw in a light bulb? If it’s the same amount that it took for me to get my golf swing consistent enough to think about becoming a PGA Professional
Are you on the quest to hit the golf ball better than you ever have before? To some, this is what golf is all about. And as far as I’m concerned – there’s nothing wrong with having
What Can You Learn From This Classic Golf Match? Wow! Was that a fantastic golf match or what? Tiger and Rocco – Player e Player for 19 holes. That’s about as good as it can get. But,
What’s the Secret? Is it something in your grip? Could it be that you need to see 3 knuckles instead of 2 knuckles? Could it be to start your swing with a little more wrist hinge so
“Play For Your PLAN, don’t plan for your score.” If you can live by this simple sentence on the golf course, you can succeed in playing well. If you turn it around to say – “Play for
Here it comes again. That big old slice of yours. You knew it would show it’s ugly self again. You just didn’t know when! The story of your golf life continues. The agony of all agonies on
Or let me put it another way – When you’re on the golf course, are you ever worried what other people are thinking about your swing or your game? Monkeys are more worried about how their golf
How bad do you want it? It seems that the more you sit inside and the less you’re out playing golf – the more excited and optimistic about your golf game you become. Isn’t that odd? Odd,
Do you remember this from January 4, 2004? It was one of our most popular and I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading it again because I’ll wager a good sum of cash that it applies to your golf
Nothing! Nothing about golf is fun. I really don’t like the game at all. It’s too dang frustrating for me to play because I can’t seem to be consistent enough to enjoy myself out on the golf
Habits in Golf are usually classified as being good or bad. Have you ever heard of Mediocre Habits? Mediocre Habits – this is like a gray area. You know that you have some Good Habits and you
How To Score! What’s happening on the golf course around the greens? It’s getting scary out there! When I go out on the golf course I see golfers walking up to play their short game shots with
Here’s an analogy for you and your golf game- It’s Football season here in America or as our European, Asian, African, South American, Australian, Mexican and Canadian friends say – it’s American Football season. And one things
Before you read each statement below, please repeat the phrase – “You’re a Monkey if you”: ….. go to warm-up at the driving range with just your Driver before playing. What are you thinking? Could you ever
What are 9 of the most popular golf swing thoughts that many Golfers have before hitting a golf ball? Keep my head still Left arm straight (right arm for left handed Golfer) Shift my weight Eye on
My understanding of the game of golf is that you’re trying to get the ball into the hole in the least number of strokes possible. Whether it’s for your own personal satisfaction or if you’re in a
Should your wrists be used when chipping around the green? Most Golfers advocate not using any wrists – though some Golfers do encourage a limited use of the hands and wrists. So the question that many Golfers
Breaking through your Magic Number can be one of the hardest, most nerve raking events a Golfer experiences on the golf course. What’s a Magic Number? Your Magic Number is a score that you want to beat
As much as you, I, Tiger and Andrew Buckle want to believe that we have the ability to hit better golf shots every golf swing we take … reality says it’s not going to happen that way
Come on, tell me – Who’s Your Caddie? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a Golfer tell me that they played better when they’ve had a chance to play 18 holes with a Caddie.
If there’s one place on the golf course that I have seen more people consistently struggle than anywhere else – it has to be the sand bunker. At GMS we have defined 4 Levels of Sand Bunker
Everybody wants more distance with their Driver. How can you get more distance? The old joke goes that if you want more distance with your Driver – move to Denver, Colorado. Where the air is thin and
Here we go again with Driving Accuracy. As this may come as a shock for any Golfer that has been diligent in trying to keep their golf ball on the short grass – Driving Accuracy when it
#1 You don’t practice enough Do you need to practice your golf swing in order to improve? This is an often asked, yet excellent question. So to give you an answer, I’d like to use an analogy
The Answer is – not the middle of July. The Question – When should you be practicing to get better so you play your best Golf in July? For many Golfers, the next few months are the
Last week we finished Part 1 by saying that we’ll continue with the Mantra of the Golf Instructor – “when all else fails – teach Compensation #8”. Which unfortunately is something you’re most likely trying to do
“Why? Why? Why? – Why did I hit that shot? What was I thinking?!” Have you heard that before? Well … who hasn’t let that pass through their lips after making a big mistake that might leave
What movement in sport has more to-do’s, along with more not-to-do’s than the golf swing? In the golf swing we have the Golden Rules like: we need to “shift our weight” – yet not “sway”. In the
What’s the most difficult task to accomplish in golf? And please don’t say winning the Masters. So to rephrase this – What’s the most difficult task to accomplish for the mortal golfer? Well, this is just my
Why do all great Players say that the weakest part of their game is their short game and the vast majority of Monkey’s say that the weakest part of their game is their long game? Or let
I guess in this day and age of multiple choices for everything we want to buy – shopping for golf clubs is not any different than shopping for a computer – though if you have a sense
So the search continues. The search for the perfect swing. “I want it, I want it, and I need it! Help me find it!” Hey, everybody’s looking for it and to date nobody has found it. So
(Do You Practice In A Way That Negatively Effects Your Swing) There might not be anything that impresses me more about a Golfer than their ability to practice effectively. To be able to go the driving range
One of the best times for a Golfer to practice their golf game is in the winter. Yes, when most people are putting their clubs away … the Golfer that will be playing the best in the
What is the secret to hitting your Driver? Or in other words – Why is it that some Golfers can calmly grip their Driver while standing next to the golf ball, set-up and make a great golf
“I hate this game! I hate it! Why do I play this stupid game? I quit – I’m never playing again!” Henry blasted himself. I heard Henry as he was walking to his car and wondered why
Let’s hear it for Mark Wilson, the winner of the PGA Tour event a couple of weeks ago in Phoenix, Arizona. Here’s a guy that is 5’8” tall and weighs 145 pounds (1.52 meters and 65.7 kg)
(Do You Practice In A Way That Negatively Effects Your Swing) There might not be anything that impresses me more about a Golfer than their ability to practice effectively. To be able to go the driving range
What can you do to hit the golf ball farther? The common issue many Golfers have is that they try to swing either their hands, arms, upper body, hips or legs harder, yet all this does for
When you go to practice your golf swing, are you just as happy walking off the range tee as you were when you first stepped on the range? Or are you like most Golfers – just more
It’s The Hardest Game In The World Golf has got to be the hardest game I have ever played! Have you ever heard that one before? That’s classic Monkey Talk! I believe that Golf is not a
When am I going to start hitting the ball good? The definition of a Golfer – a person that goes out on the weekend to have some fun. The reality of the Golfer – “Why am I
If there’s one thing that haunts most golfers more than missing a 3-foot putt, it has to be slicing the ball off the tee. So this week I have written 2-different articles – the first being 52
Can I ask you a question? Do you want to hit the golf ball good? Do you want to hear people say to you – “Oh, you hit that ball good!”? Now I must ask you –
Positive or Negative? Which are you? The golfer that from 162-yards from the hole hits the ball on to the green about 20-feet right of the flag and then complains that your swing didn’t feel good on
How many times have you been on the verge of playing your best round ever only to “Choke” on the last couple of holes? What happened? Why’d you do it? This is kind of a loaded question
So if you’ve been reading along the last couple of weeks, you’re probably waiting for the 3rd difference between the 2-golfers. If you’re 1 of the 117 or so new subscribers to Golf Improvement Weekly – let
So last week we were trying to figure out why a Golfer I know that has been playing for 15 years has been a 21 handicap for 13 of those years and another golfer I know has
Have you ever played a round of golf where you were hitting the golf ball well and then all of a sudden you lost your golf swing? We call that the Disappearing Golf Swing. We often hear
We all want to hit the golf ball farther so that we make the game easier. As there’s no doubt one of the main reasons that a PGA Tour Player can score better is because they hit
Why is it that on the fist tee you can always tell who’s a Player and who’s struggling with inconsistency. I mean even before this golfer swings to hit the golf ball – you can tell how
What’s more important to you – thinking of yourself as a Long Driver of the golf ball or a Short Game Wizard? I think this is a good question for you to ask yourself. Now the answer
In the last year we’ve had 73-golfers write on their Registration Evaluations that “in order to get lower scores, I need to hit the golf ball in the fairway more often.” That sounds like a reasonable request.
That is my game – I am so close to breaking through, but I just can not. I know what it is that I need to do, but for some reason I can’t put it all together
What’s happening on the golf course around the greens? It’s getting scary out there! When I go out on the golf course I see golfers walking up to play their short game shots with 4-different clubs in
Have you ever been playing great golf where you were “even par” through 4-holes of golf, and then your buddy or playing partner slices their drive into the water. No big deal, right? Well, it shouldn’t be
How Much Do You Need To Improve? How much do you need to improve – to score your best on the golf course? I think we need to say that your answer might be more complicated than
We had an opportunity to have an Interview with a Golfer that has become a very good friend of Golf Made Simple. When he first came to see us – his game, in his words was “Going
Are you interested in getting your swing videotaped and reviewed – have you ever had a Video Golf Lesson where the Pro videotaped you and then told you everything you’re doing wrong in your swing? Have you
Golf, Golf, Golf – That’s what I want to do. Only if I do it well! I want my swing to be as smooth as Ernie’s and as powerful as Daly’s. I want my wedges to spin
Why You Should – Go For It! There was a study recently done by a well respected Insurance Company that could relate to your golf game. In this study, the Insurance Company visited 10-different Senior Citizen centers
In golf these days there’s a lot of “Easier said than Done” claims being made (if you know what I mean). And it can be confusing when you’re constantly being flooded with advice on how to improve
The leadership on the PGA Tour has changed from Tiger Woods to Vijay Singh. Wow! Considering how dominate Tiger was for 4-years – nobody would’ve thought Tiger would lose his #1 ranking at this stage of his
It’s getting to be the time of the year when many Golfers get ‘the itch’. It’s been 2 or 3 months of cold, gray weather that’s not conducive to playing golf – so you get ‘the itch’
“Yes Marc, I understand that putting is extemely important as far as scoring well on the golf course. I know that I’m not as good a putter as I I need to be. I know that I
How much does the golf ball matter? No, not what brand of golf ball you’re using – they’re all basically the same. It just depends on whose marketing plan sounds best to you when you choose which
Are you still working on “The Tour Putting Square”? Did you try it once or twice and have given up? Or maybe you’re not interested in improving your scores and haven’t even tried it. Or worse –
Your success on the golf course is determined by how well you hit the golf ball. How well you hit the golf ball is based upon your control of the golf club. Your control of the golf
The last word any Golfer wants to say on the golf course is four letters long and starts with an “F” … as in “FORE!” Because this most likely means you hit a bad shot towards another
We always talk to Golfers that come to see us and ask them “what are you currently working on in your golf swing?” After a brief pause we often get an answer that goes something like this:
There are several actions a struggling Golfer can try in their attempt to find their golf swing … or as we like to say: “Getting out of your Bad Streak and moving into Improvement Mode.” Unfortunately for
I will never go to the driving range to work on my golf swing without a Practice PLAN based on using specific drills and/or practice techniques after every 5 or 6 shots. Golfers often have the worst
Most Golfers that want to improve their golf swing often go on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. Once they finally start to get a feeling of hitting the golf ball great … and getting
“Are You A Harmless Fiddler Of The Golf Swing or A Compulsive Hoarder Of Golf Tips?” Actually, the above is a trick title for this article because there’s no such thing as a “Harmless Fiddler”. The seemingly
“I am so inconsistent” – Inconsistency is caused by not understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of your own personal golf swing. Trust me … you probably have heard everything you need to hear about the grip, turning
Do you need to practice your golf swing in order to improve? How much should you practice? What should you be practicing? Of the Golfers that stay inconsistent, regardless of what they do to improve … we
Why is it that many Golfers can’t take their smooth, consistent golf swing from the driving range to the golf course? Where did it go? Well, before we can explain the reason why your golf swing disappears
Have you ever taken a golf lesson or were given a swing tip by a friend that helped you hit the golf ball better for a short time? For example: you were told to keep your left
There are certain characteristics that a consistent Player uses that all Golfers should be focused on. As the frustrated Golfer consistently goes out and repeats the same mistakes in their approach to becoming consistent – they’re often
The building of a golf swing that will allow a Golfer to improve their consistency should be done one step at a time. Unfortunately many Golfers are not willing to accept the one step at a time
Do you want to have your best summer of Golf ever? Then repeat after me – say it out loud so it means more than just it saying to yourself: “Going ahead from this day forward –
We recently had a Golfer come to see us that was in a state of confusion about their golf game. And it seems that some of the prior golf lessons that he had, had brought him to
What’s the hardest thing in golf? While you may ask eight different Golfers that question – you may receive eight different answers. Yet, the one answer that will always be in their Top 2 will be …
More than a few Golfers have written to me asking if I could write an article on “how to keep my poise and play golf with very slow Golfers”. This seems to be an issue that affects
Have you ever heard someone on the golf course exclaim – ‘This is the worst I’ve ever hit the golf ball!’ or ‘this is the worst I’ve ever played, I’ve never hit the golf ball this bad!’
One – You need to breathe on the golf course. “Breathe? I always breathe, if I didn’t breathe, I’d be dead!” Well, there’s a difference between the breathing that many flustered people have in stressful situations and
Come on, tell me – Who’s Your Caddie? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a Golfer tell me that they played better when they’ve had a chance to play 18 holes with a Caddie.
What would happen if you practiced your golf more this year than last year? Would you be a better Golfer? I guess it depends on what your definition of practice is. To the mass majority of Golfers
The funny thing about the Golf Magazines that you read is that they give you all these tips – and because you trust all these great Instructors that have been built up by the golf media to
‘I’m going to try to the Stack and Tilt. I’ve tried the 8 Step Swing, The X Factor, Slow and Low, Square to Square, along with every other new swing that has come out. ‘I’ve tried video
Why is it that 7 out of 8 Golfers that aren’t happy with their Driver have the ‘problem’ of slicing the golf ball? It’s a dilemma that causes many Golfers to go to the extremes and often
Now, I know you’re excited about Tiger Woods. But, let’s all calm down, take a deep breath and repeat after me – ‘Tiger is a Player. He holds the title of The Best Player On The Planet.
I’ve noticed two types of Golfers on the golf course – Winners and Whiners. Now there’s not much difference between the words if you look fast – the only difference is the ‘h’ in Whiner and an
How straight is straight? How straight can you hit your golf ball off the tee with your Driver? How straight should you hit it? Is there anyone in the world who can hit the ball perfectly straight?
Watching golf on TV is fun especially if there’s a great match on television. When a golf match gets down to the last few holes with a few Players around the lead, you get to see many
Hitting your Driver is the greatest aspect of golf. There’s nothing I’d rather do more than be able to go on the golf course and hit my Driver. Walking to the tee of a Par 3 is
Five years from now, will your golf swing be better than it is today? The answer to that question may lie in the answer of this next question. Is you golf swing much better now that it
Regardless of whether you’re thinking about your golf game or Tiger Woods’ golf game – it’s all about realistic expectations. So since Tiger is a hot topic right now – let’s talk some Tiger. There’s so much
“Are You A Harmless Fiddler Of The Golf Swing or A Compulsive Hoarder Of Golf Tips?” Actually, the above is a trick title for this article because there’s no such thing as a “Harmless Fiddler”. The seemingly
How do you practice trying to improve your game? And when you do practice, how do you track if you’re getting better? Do you rely on if you’re feeling like you’re improving? Or do you track your
Below are some questions that pertain to your golf game. By answering these questions we can find out what type of Golfer you are, what gets you motivated to play better and what aspect of your game
Tiger has just unseated Michael Jordan as the World’s most popular sports star. Now that’s an amazing task and I may be wrong, but I don’t believe any Golfer has ever been number 1 before. Maybe Arnold
If you’re like every Golfer trying to break 90 consistently, you’re trying to make Par on all 18 holes. And the fact is you shouldn’t try to make Par on any hole. Now I absolutely know that
Here’s the scenario – You’re playing the best golf of your life after 4 holes of golf. Then on the 5th hole you hit a Drive that you’re not 100% happy with, though it’s still in play
Quotes that make me cringe on the golf course- I picked up my head – (It doesn’t happen) You need to swing slow to hit the ball far (OK, then why does Tiger hit the ball farther
Every Golfer that has ever swung a golf club has at least one compensation in their golf swing. Though, to be more blunt and honest – most Golfers have a lot more than just one compensation –
Do you know somebody who’s not practicing with the same attention to their Drills – somebody who has slowly crept back into the Monkey Syndrome of hitting golf ball after golf ball on the range trying to
How many bad shots can you expect to hit during a round of golf? How many bad shots can you hit and still play your best round of golf ever? Have you ever thought about this? Is
There’s that word again – perfection. Though as good, or should I say great, or maybe invincible as Tiger is – he’s far from perfect! Nobody in this game is perfect. Yet, we still hear every week
I challenge you to find anyone that has improved their score 5 or more strokes after having their swing video analyzed. Yes, I challenge you! What’s all the talk of getting your golf swing on video? Do
How often do you have the dilemma of hitting your Irons well, but not hitting your Driver or Fairway Woods well? A Golfer said to me the other day that he needs to work specifically on his
The golf course may be the one place that we can all congregate and be on the same side – supporting to each other after bad shots and cheering one another after fabulous drives. It’s the place
The end of the golf season is approaching for many Golfers. As most Golfers in North America and Europe start to clean their clubs before putting them away in storage for the winter (you do clean them
Your Driver might just be the most important club in your bag. If you’re hitting it badly – you’re most likely not having a fun time on the golf course. Or to put it in even sharper
Number One – Perfection. Most Golfers would deny it, but we’re all trying to be perfect out on the golf course. You may say – ‘I know I can’t hit every shot perfect’. But how many times
It’s so easy to lose your focus and PLAN after making a Double or Triple bogey on the golf course. For most Golfers, a Double or Triple is often followed on the next hole with another Double
The Masters is a good place to find ideas you can use to improve your golf game. The golf course plays tough; you have a grouping of the best Players in the world gathered together and they’re
Have You Ever Lost It On The Golf Course? The answer is Optimism. The question – What does every round of golf start with? How many holes on the golf course does your optimism last? Can you
If you had to choose which group of clubs you had to take out of your bag, which would you choose? Group A – Your 3, 4 and 5 irons or Group B – Your Pitching Wedge
“BAD STREAK” You’re Not Alone. We all go through “Good Streaks” on the golf course and “Bad Streaks”. Even Tiger and Annika go through their share of “Bad Streaks”. So you shouldn’t feel too bad when you
How many bad shots can you expect to hit during a round of golf? Or better yet – how many bad shots are you able to accept during a round of golf? And then to take it
What is One Good Habit that Players do that you should try to copy so that you get better? Isn’t this an important question? Let me give you an example of what I mean. And as you
The Question: When should you practice your golf so that you play your best in May, June, July and August? The Answer: For many Golfers, the next few months are the time you should be working to
‘Would You Be Happy Shooting An 83?’ Are you interested in shooting an 83? Well, if you’re a 6 handicap … probably not. However, if you currently score in the 90’s or 100’s … it probably sounds
Golf can be a crazy game. For a few holes you can be on top of the world. Then, all of a sudden you hit a bad shot and for the next 14 holes you feel like
The Golfer’s age old question is “what is the simplest, most effective way for me to improve my golf scores.” It’s a brilliant question – so I’m going to give you a brilliant answer! Let’s start by
How many times do you expect to hit your golf ball onto the green from over 200 yards away? Well, before you read anymore, please say your answer aloud so that you’re committed to your answer throughout
Below are some questions that pertain to your golf game. By answering these questions we can find out what type of Golfer you are, what gets you motivated to play better and what aspect of your game
Are you playing up to your potential on the golf course? Or are you still playing to the same level you were 3 years ago? A Player is constantly improving their game by using a “Results Based
I’m sure you have heard at least one or two of the below quotes on the golf course recently. If so, please understand that you’ll usually hear these quotes coming from an above 90 Golfer rather than
So my question for you this week is – “How often are you hitting your 3 wood each round of golf?” Nearly every Golfer that we see on the golf course is in the habit of using
“It’s all in your left arm. I need to stop using my right hand. My right hand is ruining my golf swing!” That’s all we hear from right-handed Golfers coming to see us. Everything these right-handed Golfers
Would a Golfer with poor balance have a better or worse chance of having a consistent golf swing? The obvious answer seems to be that the Golfer that doesn’t have good balance would have a more inconsistent
We believe that more strokes are lost with bad drives than are lost with bad putts. And although you have been brainwashed to believe that putting is the most important part of your score – your Driver
Are you more likely to hit a bad tee shot after making a double bogey (or worse) on the previous hole? Or are you more likely to hit a bad tee shot after making a birdie on
Is it possible to continually get better and better every time you go to the golf course or driving range? Yes, I believe that every Golfer has the ability to make small improvements every time they go
There’s nothing like the expectation of standing on the tee feeling confident that you’re going to make a nice, smooth golf swing that produces a great drive down the middle of the fairway. Being able to watch
As we move from August to September – it would be nice to hear that your golf scores continually improved throughout the summer. Which brings me to this question: “were you playing to improve each round or
I recently observed a situation you mightl be surprised to hear. In fact, many of you may not believe this story at all. On the golf course the other day, I was watching a mid 90’s to
Have you ever hit a golf shot that felt so good and effortless that you said to yourself – “that was perfect. Why can’t I consistently make that same golf swing everytime?” What’s the issue that’s standing
These quotes make me cringe on the golf course because they might be holding you back from becoming more consistent – “That was a bad shot because I picked up my head” (Trust me, the reason you
Why is it that some Golfers improve so swiftly and some Golfers don’t improve as fast? How is it possible that we see a Golfer that struggles to break 100 and then within a few weeks, he/she
The day has come for you to make a commitment to your Golf Game. The Player makes a commitment to “play to their Strengths and stay away from their Weaknesses!” The Monkey doesn’t even make an attempt
You know, I give more credit to a 16 handicap that goes to a 3 handicap than I give to a Golfer that makes it to the PGA Tour. Don’t get me wrong – the PGA Tour
Your Warm-up to play golf can be such an over-looked aspect in how you play on the golf course. Many Golfers take it for granted how vital the process of warming-up can be to your results on
How Do You Play To Your Strengths? Click Here To Listen to The Audio Version of Golf Improvement Weekly It seems to me that we’ve gotten away from what we’re playing golf for. In our attempts to
These days more is written about the golf swing than I can ever remember. It seems as if almost every year there’s a hot new golf swing that everybody is trying. Did you try one of these
How can you become more consistent with your Golf Swing? What do you need to do to become more consistent? In order to become consistent – watch consistent people! And there’s nobody more consistent on the golf
Why do we call a frustrated Golfer a Monkey? It has nothing to do with one’s ability. It has to do with how a Golfer goes about learning. I’ve seen Monkey’s that shoot in the low 80’s
Are you sick and tired of going into each new golf season with high expectations and then ending your season not reaching your goals? Then you promise yourself that you’re going to work hard during the winter
The thought of swinging too hard is enough to make even the best Golfer stop to take a deep breath. For as long as many of us can remember, it’s been beaten into our brains that swinging
Congratulations to Brian Vranesh. Who’s Brian Vranesh? He’s Mr. 81 on the PGA Tour this year! What’s Mr. 81? He’s the first Player on the PGA Tour this year to score above 80. Now this isn’t to
I overheard a conversation the other day at the golf course where two Golfers were debating the importance of either a One Plane Golf Swing or a Two Plane Golf Swing. So when I hear Golf Conversations
So we left off last week’s Why Henry Hates Golf speaking about how to get the golf ball up in the air. The common fallacy in golf is that you need to get underneath the golf ball
Can you improve your swing by working on it 100% of the time? Can you improve your swing even more by working on your swing 50% of the time and working on your body 50% of the
More than a few Golfers have written to me asking if I could write an article on “how to keep my poise and play golf with very slow Golfers”. This seems to be an issue that affects
With much awaited anticipation Golf Improvement Weekly has arrived in 2007. From Golf Made Simple, we wish all of our readers a very Happy and Healthy New Year. If you have not read the previous issues from
Continuing from last weeks ‘Why Henry Hates Golf’ we left off with Henry saying to Marc that he is frustrated with his game and wants to become more consistent. Marc starts to speak about what the best
Why is it that on the first tee you can always tell who’s a Player and who’s struggling with inconsistency. I mean even before this Golfer swings to hit the golf ball – you can tell how
Hitting the golf ball farther should be a priority of yours. If you look at the top Golfers in the world – the majority of them hit the golf ball a good distance. The problem is that
Can you improve your golf game by watching John Daly? Yes, you absolutely can. You just have to know what to look for. As much fun as it used to be to watch John Daly hit a
“Only A Small Percentage Of Golfers Will Improve” Why we call a frustrated Golfer a Monkey has nothing to do with one’s ability or the scores that you shoot. It has to do with how a Golfer
‘How To Fix The Cause Of Golf Swing Problems?’ All I want for Christmas is a …. Golf swing. Imagine if it was as easy as sending a letter to the North Pole. “Santa, all I want
‘I’m going to try to the Stack and Tilt. I’ve tried the 8 Step Swing, The X Factor, Slow and Low, Square to Square, along with every other new swing that has come out. ‘I’ve tried video
“I hate this game! I hate it! Why do I play this stupid game? I quit – I’m never playing again!” Henry blasted himself. I heard Henry as he was walking to his car and wondered why
Would You Rather hit the golf ball 300 yards and have 41 putts a round or Would You Rather hit the ball 200 yards and have 27 putts a round? Both the 300 yard drives and the
If you’re looking to improve your golf game and understand how a Player practices (as opposed to how a struggling Golfer practices) – read the below paragraphs and fill in the blanks as they pertain to your
Golfers will go to great lengths to hit the golf ball better. Many Golfers have a tendency to believe just about anybody and everybody that promises to have a Theory on a better golf swing. And although
As it typical happens, the Golfer that hit the golf ball the best, won the Masters. Adam Scott led the field in hitting the most Greens in Regulation by hitting 55 out of the 72 greens …
The story of the year in Golf just might be Zach Johnson. And his game might be a perfect blueprint for you to follow so that you can also have your game get to the next level.
The idea that golf needs to be as complicated as many Golfers are making it is a frustrating/confusing concept to me. Every week, I hear of a new, groundbreaking concept that someone has come up with that’ll
Stats are a great way for you to understand what your expectations should be on the golf course. And believe it or not, many Golfers expectations of what the range of scores that they should be scoring
So the Golfer said to me – “I want to get my swing on video so I can see what I’m doing wrong. I want to compare my swing side by side to a PGA Tour Player’s
Would you be happy if you shot what might be your best score ever in an important event or tournament, then shot a disappointing score the next round? Would you celebrate or would you lament?
Can Your Golf Swing Produce A 300 Yard Drive? Understanding the true distance you hit the golf ball might be one of the top 5 factors in improving your golf swing. Most Golfers have no idea what
When’s the last time you gave your golf game a thorough self assessment to find where you need to improve the most? Most Golfers can not give themselves an accurate assessment about their golf game because they
Has there ever been an athletic movement more over taught, with “to-do’s” and “not-to-do’s” … than the golf swing? These Golden Rules cause more confusion in the Golf swing than they help to correct.
The idea of standing on the first tee without knowing how you are going hit your first tee shot is enough to make a grown man cry. Believe me … I have seen the tears after watching
Do you make better golf swings while thinking about what number shot you are about to play? Well, approximately 80% of Golfers are doing the same by thinking about score as they continually suffer from inconsistent golf
Who would like to shoot 81 for 18 holes? Without a doubt, at least 8 out of every 10 Golfers would love this! If you’re one of the 8, the first thing you need to do is
What’s the secret to getting more distance with your golf swing? How can a PGA or LPGA Tour Player hit the golf ball so far … yet make it look so effortless? What is their secret to
What’s the hardest thing in golf? While you may ask eight Golfers that question – you may receive eight different answers. Yet, the one answer always in the Top 2 will be … “Moving onto the next
Most Golfers that want to improve their golf swing often go on a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. Once they finally start to get a feeling of hitting the golf ball great … and getting close
What is it about the sand bunker shot that scares the pants off some Golfers? Why is it that some Golfers can just hop in the sand, look at the target, wiggle their feet into the sand
“Fixing Your Slice Off The Tee Comes Down To Feeling Your Golf Swing” If there’s one thing that haunts Golfers more than missing a 3-foot putt, it has to be slicing the ball off the tee. Fixing
Based on working with over 1,200 Golfers each year … one of the most taught golf tips that Golfers are working on is called “Toe-up to Toe-up”. Unfortunately for people trying to improve their golf swing …
Do you know how to caddie yourself into a good round of golf? The best Players in the world are much better than the rest of us with all facets of golf. Really, to compare ourselves to
The frustrated Golfer is constantly trying to incorporate new swing tips into their golf swing. Although trying a new tip into your swing each time you go to the golf course is a consistent habit. Trying to
The end of the golf season often ends with most Golfers dreaming about how much better they want to next spring. Which means an inconsistent season is often ended with the thought of next year … “I’m
Continuing from last week’s Golf Improvement Weekly about the length of your drives ….. Tiger Woods only hits a drive over 300 yards 24% of the time. Or in other words – only once in four drives.
There are a few characteristics of a consistent Player that all Golfers should be striving to achieve. For if you don’t know what it takes to be consistent … how will you ever make it there? As
85% of the Golfers we see average more over par on the Par 5’s than on the Par 3’s. Yet, the Pro’s are far more under Par on the Par 5’s than the Par 3’s. It’s completely
If you had a chance to go back to the beginning of your golf – what would you change? And as I can hear the echo of 1,000’s of Golfers right now saying: “I would have started
Why do some Golfers improve while others are stagnant for years? I know of one Golfer that has been playing for 15 years and has been a 21 handicap for 13 of those years. I also know
Who would you rather play golf like – Phil Mickelson or Joe Durant? Now Joe Durant is a fine Player or he wouldn’t be on the PGA Tour – though I’m sure that Joe Durant wishes he
One of the perks we receive at GMS is that we’re forwarded every email in hyperspace that has a reference to golf. Some are good, some are bad and some are excellent. I’ve now seen two excellent
Why do some Golfers improve while others are stagnant for years? How is it possible that one Golfer that has been playing for 15 years has been a 21 handicap for 13 of those years and another
Are you interested in shooting an 83? Well, if you’re a 6 handicap … probably not. However, if you currently score in the 90’s or 100’s … it probably sounds like a good goal to accomplish.
Who is most likely to have a more consistent golf swing … a Golfer with good balance or a Golfer with poor balance? The obvious answer seems to be that the Golfer that has good balance will
How may Golf Instructors does it take to screw in a light bulb? If it’s the same amount that it took for me to get my golf swing consistent enough to think about becoming a PGA Professional
If you had to find one word that is the most important thought in your golf swing … what would it be? The reason I ask is because too many Golfers have too many thoughts in their
Believe it or not, the expectations of many Golfers of what their range of scores should be is far off. For example: once a Golfer scores a 95 for the first time, they usually expect to score
After the longest hiatus that Golf Improvement Weekly has ever seen (2 months) – we’re back. Just as it maybe a good thing for Golfers to take a break from the game every-once-in-a-while to refresh your brain
There might not be anything that impresses me more about a Golfer than their ability to practice effectively. To be able to go the driving range with a Practice PLAN shows how serious a Golfer is towards
“I hate this game! I hate it! Why do I play this stupid game? I quit – I’m never playing again!” Henry blasted himself.
The average Golfer uses eight different golf swings when playing a round of golf. Thus causing you to move farther and farther away from consistency because if becoming consistent with just one golf swing is not difficult
If there’s one trait that the most successful Players have, it’s coming back after a bad hole. Often times the biggest disappointment a frustrated Golfer can have is a ‘good streak’ of 4 or 5 holes followed
As we were looking through Golf Improvement Weekly archives for a quote of the week, we came across a Classic GIW from 2006. As we read it – we couldn’t stop laughing at how true it is.
Your ball is in the trees again and you have a couple of options. You could “punch-out” sideways to the fairway or you could try to squeeze the ball between the two trees about 15 yards in
Hitting your Driver is the greatest aspect of golf. There’s nothing I’d rather do more than be able to go on the golf course and hit my Driver. Walking to the tee of a Par 3 is
Why is it that Golf is often referred to as the most difficult sport to play? Yes, golf is difficult if you want to score in the low 70‘s. Especially if you have only played for a
What’s the percentage of time that you take out your 3 wood for your second shot on a Par 5 hole? If you’re like most Golfers, the answer could be 80% or higher. Though, the Players on
Watching golf on TV is great especially if there’s a great match going on like they did last Sunday at the Honda Classic in South Florida. When a golf match gets down to the last few holes
The Evolution of a Golfer Go From a Frustrated Golfer to a Happy Player! Click Here To Listen to The Audio Version of Golf Improvement Weekly Why is it that it seems like some people that begin
Why is it that we constantly hear that the key to a consistent golf swing is all about your Swing Plane? “Why did I slice on that shot?” It was your swing plane. “Why did I hook
What’s one of the major causes for Golfers hitting inconsistent tee shots? You all pretty much know the answer … it’s when you’re swinging too hard. But even though you’re constantly telling yourself to “swing easy” …
As we were reviewing some past articles from Golf Improvement Weekly, we came across this ‘gem’ from January 18th, 2005 about playing better on the Par 5’s. As many of the people reading this weren’t subscribers 3
“I hate this game! I hate it! Why do I play this stupid game? I quit – I’m never playing again!” Henry blasted himself. I heard Henry as he was walking to his car and wondered why
Over 90% of the Golfers we see average more over par on the Par 5’s than on the Par 3’s or 4’s. While 100% of the PGA Tour Players average more under par on the Par 5’s
Why does it seem like some people are “naturally talented” at golf, while others “just can’t get it”? When the talented people first start to play … they soon begin to break 100 before busting through 90
In many parts of the United States, Canada and Europe, you’re halfway through your summer Golf Season. You might only have a few months of good golf weather remaining until your golf clubs are put-a-way in the
How is it that the best Players in the world look relaxed when chipping? While the Golfers at your local course set-up with tense arms and a strained look on their face. As the struggling Golfer is
One –stop Fidding by trying to add new things to your swing … you already have enough to think about. Everybody’s going to hit bad shots – hopefully not often, but it’ll happen. This is where a
Why is it that some people never seem to be able to “get” the golf swing? They try to improve, they take lessons, they hit golf balls … but they continue to struggle. And then there are
By answering the questions below, you can find out what type of Golfer you represent: If you had to hit a wedge from 50 yards to a green surrounded by water – would you rather have that
Before you read each statement below, please repeat the phrase – “You’re probably not playing your best golf if you”: ….. go to warm-up at the driving range with just your Driver before playing. Could you ever
Who is thinking more during each golf swing – the Golfer that’s hitting good shots or the Golfer not hitting the ball well? There’s no doubt that the Golfer that’s struggling starts to think a little more
As it often takes multiple opportunities to pass a Magic Number (for example: Phil Mickelson, Michelle Wie, Sergio Garcia, etc.) … it becomes a series of being so close, but then making a bad score on the
Not being able to hit the ball well on the golf course is like being seasick 100 miles out in the ocean … as you have 4 hours of frustration and agony ahead of you before getting
Every Golfer has the ability to make improvements each time they go to the golf course. But unfortunately, the style of practice for the majority of Golfers doesn’t allow for this as their practice comes down to
Habits in Golf are usually classified as being good or bad. Have you ever heard of having a Mediocre Habit? Mediocre Habits – this is like a gray area. You know that you have some Good Habits
‘Sometimes You Need To Lose So That You Can Learn How To Win’ It seems as though many Golfers get so close to shooting their best score ever, but then we ultimately, out of nowhere, do something
The Last Time The US Open Was In Pebble Beach -History Was Made! Who Will Make History In 2010? As the US Open Golf Tournament returns this coming weekend, it should provide for interesting theater as there
“Why Can’t I Improve My Driver?” Are Your Practicing Like A Monkey Or A Player? If I was a Golfer in the northern Hemisphere that mainly played during the months of April through October (while sneaking in
Do You Improve Your Golf Swing When Practicing? Are you the Golfer that goes to the driving range to hit a bucket of golf balls so that you can work on your golf swing? You know, hit
How much better is a Golfer that averages 80 versus a Golfer that averages 98? The easy answer is 18 strokes. However, what goes into those 18 strokes? Well, that is hard to say because there are
When’s the last time you said – “That’s the best round of golf I have ever played!”? When’s the last time you said – “Oh, I stink. That was the worst round of golf I have ever
Is Your Golf Swing Too Complicated? Strike The Golf Ball With An Effortless Swing! The idea that golf needs to be as complicated as many Golfers are making it is a frustrating/confusing concept to me. Every week,
Golf Swing Mechanics Or Smooth Swing? “Which One Should You Focus On?” Which is more important – making a smooth golf swing or having the proper swing mechanics? This is a good question to ask yourself as
Is Your Right Side Messing You Up? Often times we hear right handed Golfers say that they have a problem of using too much of their right side in their golf swing. Left-handed Golfers – just reverse
How Important Is It To Hit Your Driver Better? Just about every time you play 18 holes … you have 14 chances to hit a great drive. The question is: how many times out of those 14
Slicers and Hookers – get ready to be happy! What is consistency? Consistency doesn’t mean that your golf swing has to be so perfect that you hit the golf ball straight every time you swing. Here’s a
Are You A Golf Score Addict? Many Golfers believe it’s a good thing to be thinking about score during their round, before a particular shot or during their swing. But unfortunately, it’s the worst thing you could
Are you more focused on making a smooth golf swing or having the proper swing mechanics? There’s a fine line between focusing too much on one or the other. When a Golfer is too focused on his/her
Believe me – when it comes to golf tips … we may not have heard it all, but we sure have heard a lot. Holy moly, we hear the same swing tips over and over from Golfers
As most Golfers that hit inconsistent shots are trying to get a better understanding of why
We receive so many questions throughout the winter months about “what can I do in the
