We spent a lot of time over the last week talking about the mental game and the psychology of golf. I went through what I felt were my biggest flaws in that area and laid out my plan for addressing them. Well, I had a chance to take what I’ve been working on to the course on Sunday for a nine hole round.
Before I went out, I had a specific plan that stated what I wanted to accomplish. [...]
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While we’re on the subject of the mental game, I encountered an interesting bit of information.
I hate bringing up things where I can’t cite a specific source, but I saw this recently, I think on Playing Lessons from the Pros on The Golf Channel.
The problem lies in the fact that for too many people, par is an impenetrable barrier. We look at par as the standard to be judged against. Like par is the goal, and anything better [...]
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In my recent post about what separates the best from the rest, HappyRock asked me what I’m doing to achieve my goals. I addressed it in a follow-up comment, but it really deserves a post of its own.
The stock answer is that I’m working on my fitness, weight loss, and practicing the various aspects of the game. But that’s not enough. If I lose all the weight I want to lose, get reasonably fit, and play to [...]
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This is something I’ve thought about a lot recently. I know it’s been discussed forever, but this is my take.
I’ve been reading Paper Tiger, the quest of writer Tom Coyne to go from weekend duffer to PGA Tour pro in a little over a year (review coming along shortly). I’ve been closely following Luke Swilor’s Road to the Tour. And I’ve obviously been thinking about myself. My goals, my dreams, and my (golf) fantasies.
Several times each [...]
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A couple of days ago, I mentioned an episode of Playing Lessons from the Pros on The Golf Channel. In general, I think this program is of great value for most golfers. These thoughts are kind of feeding from my previous post about discipline.
I’ve watched this show for a long time, and it has always impressed me. For those who have never seen it, the basic premise is simple: we get to spend half an [...]
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One of the best ways work on short putts is the 100-putt drill. It basically consists of putting a ring of balls around a hole, with each one about three feet out (approximately a putter length). Simply start putting until you make 100 in a row. It’s much more difficult than it sounds.
Not only is it a test of the mechanics of the putting stroke, but it’s also a test of concentration. Staying properly focused on 100 short putts in [...]
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My name is Mike Gray and I'm a software engineer pursuing my dream to become a golf pro.
Life in the Rough is a chronicle of my journey. It covers my progress, my successes, my setbacks. I'll share everything I learn and do along the way, including reviews and tips. Maybe what I learn can help you too.
