We associate strength and flexibility as words generally related to the body.  They are also important for the mind. We can all agree Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are two players who seemed to relish the pressure of the big stage.  The strength of their mental game...

Have you ever wondered why sometimes you hit the ball on the range like a champion and when you step over to the first tee box it seems as if all your skills went MIA?  Or on the flip side, have you gone to the range for an hour or two and leave feeling that it was a...

When we are playing our best golf, we are playing with a feeling of confidence.  Having confidence in yourself and your game allows you to get the most out of your skills. I work with many competitive players and many of them have the same issues as recreational...

When evaluating a new student on the golf course, I watch for whether the golfer has a solid, or consistent routine.  I have found that many amateur golfers lack this skill.  Think of your own game for a moment.  How is your routine? Consider how unique golf is as...

“I can’t take it to the course”….”I have been stuck at a 15 handicap for 15 years”….”I got nervous in the tournament and didn’t perform well”….These are all comments I have heard too many times to count over the years from new students who come to our Academy. There...

The human brain has two sides a golfer needs to try to balance. Basically, the left side is the analytical side and the right brain is the creative/feel side. The left side deals with the function of analysis, logic, computation and rational thought of the game. The...