Here’s how ShoeTips can solve most of the mistakes real golfers make...
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How do you feel when you read a headline like: “Why Jordan Spieth says his golf struggles are a whole lot like yours” or “Mickelson misses cut and is worried about lack of focus”?
As an “everyday golfer”, can you relate to the problems of two of the world’s best—one still in his 20’s, the other north of 50? Are these your struggles, too?
Read MoreCan you match the following comments from last Sunday’s Butler Cabin interviews with the Masters' winners?
“[At the start] I let my emotions get the best of me.”
“The wind was very tricky.”
“I didn’t commit to the wind…”
“I was nervous all day; I felt it all day. I didn’t let it bother me.”
“…this is unlike any other sport. …you’re so alone out there and you have to figure out and you have to fight and no one’s gonna pull you off the bump and you just have to figure it out… and I did, coming in.”
a. DJ
b. Tiger
c. Andy Ogletree
“Back and Thru” is kinda the whole enchilada. Apart from having a consistent pre-shot routine and addressing me, the ball—“how do you do?”—what else is there?
Everybody’s got their own swing and there’s absolutely no one-size-fits-all method that works for everyone.
Read MoreSometimes golf feels counter-intuitive, especially when it comes to making a golf ball soar at that magical moment of impact.
You’d never hit down on a tennis ball or baseball to make it fly. But in golf, especially with irons, you need to hit the ball before reaching the bottom of your downswing. Until this really makes sense to you, your muscles will resist this programming that creates a consistent golf swing.
Read MoreDid you catch Sunday’s master class in the art of visualization at the BMW Championship?
How else to explain Dustin Johnson’s 43 ft. double-break putt that sank for a birdie on 18 to force a playoff with Jon Rahm? Or Rahm’s mind-boggling 65 footer minutes later in sudden death to win? I’m just a little golf ball, but WOW!!
Read More“Out of adversity comes opportunity,” Benjamin Franklin famously said. Well, maybe, just maybe, this global pandemic is proving to be a boon for women’s golf.
Read MoreLearning to TRUST your swing and COMMIT to your shot are two more of those high-performance fundamentals this game demands.
Start with the courage to suspend judgment about your performance or your swing. Keep your confidence high and don't “quit” on your shot. Do exactly what you intend.
Read MoreYou see the words “BREATHE” and “FOCUS” and your eyes start rolling. “I’m breathing already, why would I spend any time thinking about that?!”
In one sense you’re right—breathing IS automatic, so you don’t HAVE to think about it, but it’s also a key fundamental for optimal performance—a secret weapon—which is why elite athletes take it so seriously.
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I’m not an instructor or coach, but I’ve been around and seen places you don’t even want to know about. My mission is to go the distance, stay in play, clear hazards, and be by your side for the entire round.
In these posts I’ll explain how each one our ShoeTips can enhance your game.
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