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No More Slumps!

Monday, September 1st, 2008

All of us, regardless of our skill level, have at times, swung the golf club very well. And, I imagine all you fortunate readers who’ve completed Andy’s course — The New Four Magic Moves To Winning Golf– swing the golf club exceptionally well at times. But what makes this game so frustrating is not […]

Practice Like You Want to Play

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

I have spent the last few weeks on the road with some of my students at Futures Tour Events in Florida. These were the first events of the season and as expected, I learned a lot about my student’s games. I always say a golfer has four games or swings: They have their practice range […]

The Two Best Tournament Courses in The World

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

Not sure if there is a quantifiable list out there — but I believe hands down — the best tournament golf course in the world is Augusta National. I would rank St. Andrews a distant second — but without a doubt, Augusta National is my number one. I promise it’s not just because it hosts […]

PGA Tour Commisioner For A Day…

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Most golf fans would love to be commissioner of the PGA Tour for a day. Then, we could all implement our pet projects for the betterment of the game. I for one would change two things in my one day in office. First, I would do away with Q-School completely. Second, I would make it […]

Make The Most of Your Winter Break

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

For a lot of you, this is the time of year to watch the golf season start on television and dream about playing again sometime this spring. It’s just too cold. That said, there are still couple things you can do this winter to guarantee a much better start in 2008.
First thing: Make a […]

Greg Norman: What Could Have Been…

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Those who watched the Shark Shootout presented by Merrill Lynch this weekend were treated with a rare glimpse of Greg Norman. A blast from the past if you will – or a return to competition of one of the game’s all-time dynamic figures. Granted, The Shark Shootout is a team event with a format […]

Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player — Class Personified

Monday, October 15th, 2007

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting both Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player – and let me just say, God is not making golf professionals like them anymore. If you watched the recent Presidents Cup, I don’t need to argue the class of these two individuals – but I thought two anecdotes could share my personal […]

America Needs Jack Nicklaus

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

In a previous post, I mentioned that it might be time to do away with the Presidents Cup. After all, with the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, the Americans have a major team event every year. This seems like too much. Especially with the new Fed Ex playoffs, which forces top players to compete every […]

It’s Time To Do Away With The Presidents Cup

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Quick show of hands — How many of you are anxiously awaiting the Presidents Cup?
Okay, you in the back — put your hand down.
What started as a much needed event has turned into overkill. With the Ryder Cup reaching unprecedented heights in popularity - the Presidents Cup seems like the proverbial red-headed step child. The […]

Two Great Ways To Practice On A Golf Course

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

I have two favorite games I like my students to play — one for confidence and one for a reality check. The first game is a best ball scramble and the second game is a worst ball scramble. Playing these two games on the golf course will tell you more about the state of your […]

The Most Important Aspect of Short Putting

Sunday, September 2nd, 2007

Continually missing short putts is one thing that frustrates all golfers to no end. And of course no one is immune to, at least bouts of, poor short putting. Anyone that has ever played golf, with the possible exception of Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, knows how painful it can be to hit […]

Don’t Be Like Woody Austin

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

I have lived in Woody Austin’s hometown of Tampa, Florida for over twenty years — and have had the pleasure of his company on many occasions. So, as you can imagine, I was delighted to watch his performance at last weekend’s PGA Championship. Now, I’m not claiming us as life-long friends – but we have […]

Golf, But Not As We Know It!

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

On a trip to New Zealand I noticed with amusement that a few towns advertise cliff top driving ranges as tourist attractions. That is driving ranges where you hit the ball out to sea. At some of them there is a floating target and cash prizes. At others you just do it for fun.
But hey, […]

Playing Golf With Your Hero

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

A couple weeks ago, Jin Young Pak, one of my students, had the good fortune of living a life-long dream — she played golf with her hero. After two solid rounds at the Jamie Farr Classic on the LPGA Tour, she was paired in Saturday’s last group with Se Ri Pak.
Now, I don’t think […]

I For One Will Miss Seve Ballesteros

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

This week, for the first time since I’ve been watching golf, the British Open teed off without Seve Ballesteros (My all-time favorite player).
By now, most golf fans are aware that earlier this week Seve announced his retirement - an announcement that officially ends one of the most exciting careers in the history of golf. […]