‘Tis the season for unnecessary pressures, tough playing conditions, and heightened expectations. We practice keeping our inner peace with lessons we have learned from golf’s ever-present challenges. Here are a few ideas for maintaining inner peace after another three-putt or an upcoming event. Establish your own goals. Focus on an element of the game […]
Rather than only hitting your “favorite” clubs at the range, alternate your practice sessions between hitting the odd-numbered clubs one day, and then hitting the even-number clubs the following practice session. Feel free to use your sand wedge(s) every practice session….and don’t forget to putt! Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Seamless Golf,” “Golf Sūtras,” […]
Putt 10 Balls from the same location. Make each putt stop one foot SHORTER than the previous putt. Repeat, making each putt one foot LONGER than the previous putt. When the drill is completed, there should be 10 balls equally spaced one foot from each other in a straight line on the green. Dodie Mazzuca is the author […]
Most golfers intend to be pleasant playing partners. However, we occasionally run into annoying golfers. If we are not careful, these mischievous golfers acting like ignorant monkeys can be our biggest distraction. To keep a focused mind on the course, cultivate an attitude of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the miserable, joy for the virtuous, and indifference […]
Perhaps less exciting than crushing drivers at the range, practicing the short game effectively will lead to lower scores. Try these short game drills to keep your practice interesting: Hit 9 different chip shots. Count how many times you get up-and-down. (One chip and one putt) Close your eyes and (safely) toss the ball off […]
The famous mantra, “Om Mani Padme Hum,” loosely translates as “the jewel within the lotus,” was perhaps originally intended to guide seekers towards enlightenment. It sure holds relevance even for us humble golfers seeking improvement on the golf course. Consider the multitude of self-imposed pressures we burden ourselves with before a golf shot: “Keep your head down! Avoid the canyon! […]
Rumor has it, during a past Ryder Cup match against David Feherty (yes, the crazy commentator), there was a crowd control issue. Feherty was trapped behind the swarming crowd. Trying to get through the crowd and back to the fairway to continue his match with Payne Stewart, a misguided marshal stops Feherty and pushes his “QUIET” sign […]
Whether it’s in the third chapter of Katha Upanishad, Plato’s Phaedrus, (through his mouthpiece, Socrates), or your buddy’s terrible golf cart driving skills, the allegory of the chariot explains the nature of the human golf psyche. Understanding the Chariot Analogy: The Body as the Chariot: Just as a chariot is the vessel for movement, our body serves […]
