Inspired by a newsletter article I wrote in December, 2008 I can’t help to revisit this interesting topic. Golf in the Kingdom, one of the famous golf books of all times will make you ponder the connection between mysticism and golf. After my third try getting through the book, something finally sunk in. . . […]
If your head is full of too many swing thoughts, how can you make a relaxed, athletic motion? Just like a cup overflowing with junk, there isn’t room for the next ball to enter. Clear out the junk and make room for your optimum potential and a new level of improvement. Dodie Mazzuca is the Director […]
Putt 1 ball to a hole or target. Before you look to see where the putt finishes, say out loud (or too yourself) how you think the putt will finish in relation to the hole/target: TOO SHORT TOO LONG JUST RIGHT Better distance control with your putting will immediately eliminate 3 putts (without involving 3 angry […]
Sthira Sukham Asanam (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra 2:46) “EFFORT WITHOUT TENSION. RELAXATION WITHOUT DULLNESS.” Over 2,500 years ago the sage Patanjali compiled the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras (in Sanskrit). Considered even today as a systematic approach to the fundamentals of the human psyche, we can reveal enlightenment through his works. But who cares about […]
Twist Your Way to Longer Drives Simple spinal twists like Lord of the Fishes, (pictured above) can increase thoracic/mid back mobility. This leads to a bigger shoulder turn, more club head speed and more yardage off the tee! (*Modify or avoid if there is an injury.) Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon […]
On the range, during your WARM UP session (*please note a WARM UP session is different than a PRACTICE session) save the last 5-10minutes to “play” the first few holes on the range. For example, visualize the first fairway and the shots you need to hit. Go through your full pre-shot routine and play each […]
DON’T COMPLAIN ABOUT ANYTHING NOT EVEN TO YOURSELF -Osel Tendzin’s three part instruction on complaining. “When things aren’t going the way we’d like them to be, there’s a tendency to complain.” Dr. Joeseph Parent It’s too windy, the greens are bumpy, they’re almost out of pretzels, the course is in terrible condition, I’m a bad putter, my […]
“Dealing with the ungainly task of propelling a ball 1.68 inches in diameter across 500+yards of real estate into a hole 4.25 inches wide through all kinds of weather and turf conditions demands a certain attitude. It requires mental toughness and resiliency to assess this challenge and pursue it with zest, determination and humility. […]
