On this episode Frank and Mike chat about the importance of being committed to playing better golf. How lesson taking has changed from being a golf professional to being a coach in all aspects of the game has helped you play better. We hope you enjoy!
Mike was a guest on the April 21, 2016 edition of Golf Talk Live- Coaches Corner with Pete Buchanan hosted by Ted Odorico. Pete Buchanan is the Founder, Director of Instruction, and owner of Plane Simple Golf, LLC which houses Plane Simple Golf Circuit and the Simple Swing Repeater Training Brace. During this episode Pete, Mike and Ted discuss the factors to why the average golfer’s handicap has not seen a decrease for quite some time. The panel also discuss the changes that they have implemented in their own coaching programs to combat this and how golf instruction is changing for the betterment of the game of golf. Take a listen and enjoy!
Wedge Distance ControlOne of the things I am often asked is: "How do I get better distance control on wedge shots?" At Boyne Mountain Resort we have installed Northern Michigan's first Wedge Range. This area is...
The Transitions Championship has just concluded with Luke Donald sinking a 6 foot putt for the playoff win and world number one ranking (again). In the playoff were three other players, one with an impressive pedigree...
Let me take you back to the The (British) Open. Adam Scott, until the last three holes, was in complete command. Ernie Els was steady and sank a birdie putt on the 18th. No big deal. But, Scott did not drive the...
Bad Takeaways Can Lead To Bad Golf Swings Staying connected is a major source of power in the golf swing. We usually see two different faults that can cause you problems with connection and they both are rooted...
In this Virtual Coach session we work on not tilting so much in the downswing, transferring weight better, and being able to hit a fade better. Please leave your comments below!With over 25 years of teaching...
Sand Green GolfI grew up in regional Australia and I was visiting my home town over Christmas and I took a drive around all the golf courses I had played as a junior and amateur golfer around my home town. In Australia...
The center of your pelvis plays a big role in how good your short game is. In this video, Mike discusses how to get your pelvis in a better position to hit more solid golf shots around the green. Please leave your...
The Center Of Your Pelvis And Short Game The center of the pelvis plays a big role in your short game shots. In this video, Mike shows how the pelvis and ball position interact with each other.With over 25 years...
Perspective can be a funny thing. Many times we as fans believe those in the media spotlight fit a specific mold. This can be movie stars, politicians, and athletes. It's not until we get insight into their "world"...
Recovery This post is on a golf fitness topic that is often overlooked by golfers as not being very important to playing better golf. Today I will be talking about recovery and how it relates specifically to golfers...
What’s it like to stay in the moment? Ask Kyle Stanley. As the Pebble Beach Pro-Am just wrapped up, I want to bring you back to the last two weeks of golf and what Kyle Stanley didn’t and did accomplish. In the...
Progressing Your Fitness Program The topic of this blog post is progression of your fitness program. One of the most common things I experience with my clients is that they sign up for a fitness program, go through an...
The Origins of the Masters Theme Song So where did the Masters theme song come from? That iconic music you hear every year around Masters time. So soothing and peaceful. Makes you think of azaleas, beautiful green...
The Claret Jug The first British Open was contested in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club and stayed there for some 11 years. Originally the winner of the British Open received something called the “Challenge Belt.” The...
It's so important to know when to use the bounce. In this drill Mike shows you how to use some tees to get the bottom of your chip shots just right. Better contact, more control, and awesome short game shots! Pleae...
Golf is a tough game-mostly played between the ears. That being said, when we execute a shot we (I mean us amateurs) have many thoughts going through our head. We try to remember what our coach had told us when we took the lesson seven days ago on the range using a seven iron.
When we don’t pull casino online canada off the shot they way we intended, who do we blame? Yes, I can hear you talk to yourself. You blame the coach.
“I did everything he/she told me to do.”
“Why is the ball not drawing?”
“I knew it didn’t feel right when I was practicing my new grip/stance.”
“Golf is all about feel, right?”
Many start the process of minimization at this point. Players tend to minimize the importance of practice and the direction the coach gave them at the time of their lesson. Instead of dedicating their practice routine to the swing keys the coach gave them, players may look for a new coach or dump the idea altogether.
Point being this-
Stay connected to your coach and see the process through. In reality, you were not good when you started. You’ll be worse without any direction or game plan. Stick with your coach and see the process through. This is much easier these days. Just check out the #askthepro on Twitter (Sunday nights, 9:00PM EST.)
We are about the quick fix. Golf is neither. The execution or all shots is a process. A process, once committed to habit through practice, that will pay off in results.
