“Future pain can and should be avoided.” (Inspired by Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra II:16) Why do we judge our performance only on the score when we don’t have 100% control over the outcome? To clarify, we can control our efforts and intentions (internal), we can’t control the results (external). It’s our interpretation of our score that causes […]
18 Hole Practice Green Challenge: At the practice green, play 1 ball for 18 different practice holes; go through your full pre-shot and post-shot routine. Keep score. 2- putts for each hole is considered “par.” See how many under par you can be. Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Seamless Golf,” “Golf Sūtras,” “Daily Golf […]
Playing a new course can be tricky when it comes to reading the slope of the greens. As you familiarize yourself with the greens, here are a few tips for basic green reading skills: Take in the information through your senses. How does the slope of the green look? If there was heavy rain, or water was […]
Effective green-side bunker play demands consistency. Depending on the external sand conditions, a motion that takes 1-2 inches of sand behind/before the ball will breed the most success. Some students may stare at an imaginary line or a grain of sand 1-2 inches behind the ball rather than staring at the ball. Envision “splashing” the sand and ball […]
Play nine holes with only two clubs. Which two clubs would you choose? Why did you choose those two clubs? Would you choose a different two clubs another day? What shots did you have to hit during your two-club round that you never hit before? This drill, while being entertaining, will improve […]
“You won’t always be the strongest or the fastest, but you can be the toughest.” Like a good salsa, students come in mild, medium, and intense. Our degree of intensity and commitment will determine our progress. What are we willing to sacrifice to reach our unlimited potential? We should honestly evaluate our dedication, and manage our expectations. […]
What can the intricacy and vastness of Pi teach us about our golf games? Our quest to send that little white sphere into a 4-1/4 inch cylinder-like hole in the ground 400+ yards away can often feel like a complicated math problem. Never fear! Golf doesn’t need to be a nightmare of complexities. Simplicity works best in this […]
According to Tim Grover, author of Relentless (GREAT BOOK!), indecisiveness ruins performance. “The timeless debate over the glass…You have something in the glass or you don’t. If you like what’s in there, add more. If you don’t, pour it out and start over. Trust yourself. Decide.“ Wise words for club selection, course management, and beyond. Dodie Mazzuca […]