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Golf Swing Secrets Revealed The Latest Golf News From Around The World Whisky Tasting At St Andrews During The Open ChampionshipMy friends Andrew Dubber and Clutch Daisy (otherwise know as Dubber and Clutch) are excited to announce that they will be doing a couple of tasting events in St Andrews during the Open next week. Essentially it will be two nights of the very best of Scottish culture, taking in the history and folklore surrounding [...]Eight Golf Rules About The Golf BallGolf rules expert and author of “999 Questions on the Rules of Golf” Barry Rhodes answers eight questions relating to the golf ball and the rules of golf below. But first I wanted to report that I’m very happy to announce that Barry will personally sign your own copy of “999 Questions on the Rules [...]NEWS FLASH: Gutta Percha Ball to be used at The St Andrews OpenGood news … at long last the R&A have decided to halt the advancement of technology and the need for longer and longer golf courses. Finally we can get back to how golf used to be played. Last week I spoke to some of my golf course architect friends during the European Institute of Golf [...]Win A Copy of Learn to Win: A Major by Dr Morris PickensHere’s a bit of fun! Recently Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Lucas Glover got together at Frederica Golf Club for a photo shoot for Dr Morris Pickens’ new book “Learn to Win: A Major”. Whilst there are some great photos with the Claret Jug, the 2007 Masters trophy and the 2009 US Open trophy – [...]Controlling the Distance of Your Greenside Bunker ShotsI recently saw a comment on an older post that asked — “How do you control the distance on greenside bunker shots?” I thought this was a very good question and one I’ve been asked a lot over the years. So I thought I would address that question and hopefully reduce some of your sand [...]Planes, Trains & Automobiles to St AndrewsOn Tuesday I travelled back up to St Andrews. Sometimes I drive and sometimes I fly but a few days ago I chose the train from London Kings Cross. Infact I was an hour early and so I wandered over to St Pancras International station next door as I wanted to see the redevelopment in [...]Four Golf Rules Involving The Golf BallGolf rules expert and author of “999 Questions on the Rules of Golf” Barry Rhodes answers four questions relating to the golf ball and the rules of golf below. But first I wanted to report that I’m very happy to announce that Barry will personally sign your copy of “999 Questions on the Rules of [...]Primacy and Recency – Your Keys to Efficient PracticeThere is a theory in learning called “Primacy” and “Recency”. I use this theory often when making schedules or planning lessons for my students. To me, it’s one of the best techniques for getting the most out of your practice. In simple terms, primacy and recency mean first and last. Primacy for first and recency [...]PGA Tour 2010 Kicks Off In Familiar FashionIt may be a new year, but so far 2010 looks exactly the same as 2009. Australia’s Geoff Ogilvy fired a stellar final-round -6, 67 to hold off a hard-charging Rory Sabbatini and successfully defend the SBS Championship in Hawaii, Sunday. Although it was not in the same dominating fashion as last season when Ogilvy [...]Smash Through Your Comfort Zone in 2010When I discuss playing in pressure-packed situations with my professional students, I’ll always try and remind them that… all great things are accomplished outside their comfort zones. Or, I might say to them — rarely does anything exceptional happen if you’re afraid to get a little uncomfortable. And then, we actually prepare for that uncomfort [...]A Decade Of Memories In The Majors.The 00’s have officially passed us by and with it goes one of the most memorable decades in major championship golf history. The dominance of Tiger Woods was a hallmark of the past ten years and while the great man did produce some of the most impressive golf in major history there were other players [...]What Golf Needs in 2010…I’ve refrained from writing about Tiger Woods over the last month for a couple reasons. First, I’m genuinely disappointed with the whole mess and don’t feel ready to share my thoughts until I can see it less emotionally. And second, I don’t think anyone really knows the true story…and won’t until either Tiger or Elin [...]Year-End Awards Highlight Stars On All Tours.The Hollywood Foreign Press announced their nominations for the Golden Globe Awards this week and the Academy of Arts and Sciences will be doing the same in a month or so. And while December is a hot month for movies, it is a decidedly slow one for golf. That being said it’s a great opportunity [...]Great Gift Ideas For The GolfersHappy holidays my fellow golf aficionados! Seeing as how Christmas is poking it’s head around the corner I thought I might do something a little different and provide you last-minute shoppers out there with a a few ideas for the golfer on their list. The main rule I would recommend if you are buying for [...]School’s OutThey call it the toughest week in all of golf, which is actually an understatement – It actually runs about a week and a half end to end. After two preliminary stages, six final stage rounds and a total of 252 holes, 25 players earned their PGA Tour playing rights for 2010 on Monday at Bear’s [...]Newsfeed display by CaRP |
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