Here's the mental routine I use on every shot on the course.
Here's my mental strategy for short putts:
Short Putt Mental Strategy from Grant Brown Golf on Vimeo.
Here's how I turn a distraction into a positive experience on the golf course:
Distraction is an Opportunity from Grant Brown Golf on Vimeo.
What distractions have you been allowing into your golf game? Do you know how to eliminate them? I'm sure you could think back to your last round of golf and identify a few distractions that might have affected your golf game.
Too many swing-thoughts, worry about previous bad shots, or fear of hitting it in a…
Many golfers struggle to develop the feel of how to correctly swing through impact; When they address the ball they tighten up and hit poor shots. This is usually because they put pressure on themselves to hit a good shot instead of just focusing on a good swing.
Here is a simple drill that can free…
Have you learned how to turn a bad shot into a positive learning experience?
After hitting a bad shot, many golfers become upset by focusing on the result of the swing instead of analyzing why they made a bad swing.
If I hit a bad shot, I immediately think about what my mind was doing before and…
When I go to the range to practice, I divide my range time into three parts:
1. Maintenance practice: Checking the set-up, finish and tempo of my golf swing.
I like to always start with maintenance practice. Correctly setting up to the ball is very important to consistent ball-striking. If I address the ball incorrectly, I can…
Every round of golf usually holds at least one hole or shot that can intimidate you. Whether it's a forced carry over water, or a tee shot with out-of-bounds lining both sides of the fairway, inevitably you will face an intimidating shot.
When I first started playing tournament golf, I found myself not enjoying those intimidating…
Have you lost confidence on the greens lately? Holding your finish position at the end of the stroke for three seconds could turn your putting around.
When I find myself missing putts, I make sure to regain my focus on finishing the stroke instead of the result of the stroke. I focus on the finish…
Last post, I discussed the importance of hitting your golf shots with a complete mental routine. Now for the good stuff! Here is how I do it:
1. Plan. When I am getting ready to hit a shot, I stand behind the ball looking at the target while I develop a plan. To plan effectively I…