Challenge yourself during your short game practice sessions to make the grouping of chip/pitch shots smaller each time. Notice if there is a pattern of mis-hits. . .are you missing the majority of your shots too far right? Left? Short? Long? Accurately assessing and improving your practice session’s focus is the quickest way to lower […]
“When the golfer proclaims a certainty, the birth of the opposite takes place.” -W.T. Firth Golf is considered quite a paradox. Hit down on the ball to make it go up, aim left and the ball curves right, swing easy and the ball goes farther. We’ve all experience this. What about the mental opposite? The […]
Foggy mornings make for a great green reading exercise. You can see with the extra moisture on the greens, the “dew trail” (left) will show you exactly how the putt rolled. Even if the putt doesn’t go in, it’s great information about the slopes and subtleties of each green. Store this information for future reference […]
For the DRIVER, “Industry Standard” is to tee the ball high enough so that half of the ball is above the top of the club head. The equator of the ball should be in line with the highest point on the club face. Adjustments of tee height for wind and desired trajectory can be varied. FAIRWAY WOODS and […]
A challenging “multi-tasker”, Revolved Half Moon (Pavritti Ardachandrasana) improves balance, leg strength, spinal flexibility and focus. . .all are important elements for golf. *Modify or avoid if there is an injury. Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ (November – April). She also teaches golf in Santa Cruz, […]
“As long as there is golf there will be Arnold Palmer.” Raise your glass of lemonade-iced tea and salute the King. Thanks Mr. Palmer for being a great ambassador of the game. *Photo from apple news. Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ (November – April). She […]
What can you measure during your next round that you have 100% Control over? (i.e. Positive/Neutral Post-shot routine, taking a Deep Breath in your Pre-shot routine, Committing to Decision, etc.) Write it on your score card after every hole (or shot) along with your actual score. Make this (not your score) your goal and measurement for success. […]
We all know that hitting a golf shot in the center of the club face feels good. It’s also a basic fundamental for great ball striking. However, let’s take it to the next level: The Mental Sweet Spot. Not too hyped up or too low, but in that calm yet energized state, fully present […]
