“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 […]
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 […]
Hole #16 at Delaveaga presents one of the toughest driving holes in the area. Recently, while coaching students on the course, a thick, pea-soup-like fog rolled in. We could barely see the forward tees. More importantly, we couldn’t see the daunting trees on the right and the disheartening canyon to the left. Not surprisingly, my students hit the fairway more […]