Playing Golf In The Desert

I'm in Arizona and that means great golf and no rain like we get in Miami. I haven't been able to play or practice like I normally do because of the showers we experience on what seems like a daily basis. My swing coach has been writing some great articles and I haven't been able to put them to use.The last time I was able to get out I used the "one-thousand-one"...

Thinking About Absolutely Nothing During My Golf Swing

After reading this post by Mike Southern and this post by David MacKenzie, the game plan for practice today was absolutely nothing. Absolutely Nothing meaning, I didn't think about anything during my swing. It ended up being one of my best practice sessions to date.I was actually supposed to play at Normandy Shores Golf Club but my buddies back out...

Introducing The Newest Member To Team Dexter...Mental Golf Coach David MacKenzie

Professional golfers are surrounded by a team of people who take care of the things that take place outside of the ropes. They have swing coaches, fitness coaches, equipment managers, financial advisers, publicists, and mental coaches to name a few. Everything is taken care of so that they can concentrate on their golf game. As amateurs, we do not...

The Golden Bear Shares Some Of His Golden Rules - Jack Nicklaus Quotes

~Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work~ Jack Nicklaus~A kid grows up a lot faster on the golf course. Golf teaches you how to behave~ Jack Nicklaus~I'm a firm believer that in the theory that people only do their best at things they...

Trying Not To Get Too Analytical With My Golf Swing

I just finished watching last week's episode of the Big Break, Dominican Republic. This season features former contestants from prior Big Break competitions. It is a team competition. A battle of the sexes for a chance at $50,000.The one thing that stuck out in my mind was the mindset of Brian Skatell and how it hurts his game. The other players call...

Working On Swing Tempo(Boom-Boom Baby)

I have been working on the knockdown shot for the past few days and the hardest thing for me is keeping a good tempo throughout my swing. Because of the shortened swing, I found myself decelerating into the ball and pushing everything to the right. After reading my last post, my swing coach Mike pointed out a few things that might be causing my struggles....

Learning How To Hit The Knockdown Shot Into The Wind

It is soooooo windy. Perfect conditions to practice hitting into the wind. The weather can change at a drop at a hat here in South Florida. One moment it could be sunny. The next, you are in the midst of a thunder storm. The wind can pick up quickly as well and it is important to be able to adjust to the elements on the fly.Before I went out to practice...

In Golf, The Fun Is In The Journey

I have a problem with too many swing thoughts in my head when I am practicing. The thoughts multiply when I am hitting the ball poorly. Once I get to this point, it is hard for me to calm down and get back into the groove.Today I went into my practice session with only three thoughts.1. Make a good full shoulder turn.2. Swing through the ball.3. Have...