“Everything in our past has brought us to this auspicious moment.” –Bhavani Maki (The Yogi’s Roadmap) ATHA. What does it mean? (“At The Hole A..hole”?. . .close). It’s time-honored wisdom from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras loosely translated as “NOW” (Sanskrit, pronounced ahh-tah). Everything in our past has brought us to this golf shot. Right here, right now. The NCAA Regional Championship my senior […]
“You have to tame your breath to tame your brain” -BKS Iyengar The quickest way to improve your attitude, swing tempo and focus is to breathe! Taking slow, long, deep diaphragmatic breaths is a game changer. Important shots in golf require our brain to be quiet and focused. Use your deep breathing techniques while: Waiting on the […]
To say, ‘I am a golfer,’ is to say ‘I am a traveler.’ You may ask, ‘To where do you travel?’ I would answer, ‘To my Self.’ -W.T. Firth. A Golfer’s Journey A great attitude to approach our golf experience is Self Reflection. The ancient sage Patanjali lists Svadhyaya, (Sanskrit meaning ‘Self Study’) as one of the five important “observances” […]
Practice your short game. Then, practice your short game some more. After that, practice your short game. Later, hit a few more short game shots. Finally, put the driver away and go work on your short game! Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ (November – April). She […]
Make sure when you are practicing at the driving range that you are giving each shot your full attention. Structure your practice so that it is productive. Be specific with what you are intending to do and for how long. Here are some ideas: “Block Practice”: (Hitting many shots in a row with the same […]
Feel like you have been here before? Rather than looking at the shot and/or situation with the same old perspective over and over, try a little “Vu Ja De”. The opposite of “De Ja Vu”. Look at the shot (or even better, your golf experience) with fresh eyes. See the situation for the first time […]
“Many amateurs overestimate their skill, underestimate the effect of hazards, and choose highly risky shots that lead to too many ‘awful shots’ and dropped shots on the scorecard. Playing smarter golf, without any swing changes, can lead to lower scores immediately.” (Mark Broadie Every Shot Counts) Are you accurately assessing your current TALENT to RISK element […]
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. . . […]