Golf Technique

Starting in January, I have been making posts about my Positive Golf Improvement Projects for 2008 for both the physical and mental aspects of my game. For the physical game, I have chosen to focus on “increasing the repeatability of my swing by more consistently accessing the feeling of my positive golf swing motion.” Ah [...]

Like so many people, I have enjoyed watching the Olympic Games for the past 17 days. I have enjoyed viewing them for many reasons, with a primary one being that it helps my golf game. Even though golf is not part of the Olympics at this time, there are still a lot of beneficial things [...]

Is improving your swing at the top of your “golf improvement list?” Did you spend a lot of time and effort this summer trying to improve your swing and are still hoping that will happen? It’s likely there are some things “getting in the way” of your optimum swing that you didn’t realize… Recently, I [...]

With the writing and publication of my new e-book, Goodbye Hit, Hello Swing, Part III, “Swing Power,” The Stress-Free Solution for More Distance, I have been really tuned in to ideas and practices related to speed, acceleration, and distance. The concept of “gradual acceleration,” which is at the heart of speed and distance, can be [...]

This week, I am inspired to give Positive Golf Kudos to my cousin Carol Semple Thompson. On Monday, November 10, Carol is going to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement Category. I am truly bursting with pride at this recognition, not only because she is my cousin but [...]

One of the great things about the mental game is that you can easily practice skills to strengthen it, even when you aren’t on the course, including during the days, weeks, or even months between rounds, which may be the case right now for some people in colder climates. The real key, however, is not [...]

“What are the best books to read on mental golf?” I get asked this question a lot, and it’s a good one. It tells me that a person is receptive to new ideas and a greater understanding, which are good qualities for a Positive Golfer. You can get mental golf ideas a lot of places [...]

I like to pass along inspiring stories, videos, and quotes that give a motivational “boost,” especially at the beginning of a new year. This clip is about a fellow with an exceptional example of a positive mental attitude. He takes “can-do” to a whole new level and sheds light on the wise old saying, “fall [...]

“Positive Practice” is an excellent concept that has helped me experience greater success in my golf improvement. Positive Practice is practice that is organized and focused on specific golf improvement goals rather than just “hitting balls” for an hour or two. What sets it apart is that it has action and direction, like drills and [...]

One of the Positive Golf practices that I regularly recommend to new and experienced players alike is to have a Positive Golf mentor – someone who exhibits strong mental golf skills, smart practice and playing, and an enthusiasm and respect for the game. It may be a playing partner, someone you regularly observe at the [...]