Here’s how ShoeTips can solve most of the mistakes real golfers make...

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?

Can you match the following comments from last Sunday’s Butler Cabin interviews with the Masters' winners?

1. “[At the start] I let my emotions get the best of me.”

2. “The wind was very tricky.”

3. “I didn’t commit to the wind…”

4. “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.

Sometimes 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.

Did 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!!

“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.

Learning 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.

You 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.

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.

We looked a bit deeper into the history of athletes writing messages on their sneakers. What we found is that it's "a thing". "Since its invention in the 19th century, footwear has been about much more than athletics—conveying ideas about national identity, class, race, and other forms of social meaning."

You've invested in new irons & woods, premium balls, and a new driver. You've been dreaming about this next round of golf - so what's the next step? Investing in your mental game. Come find out why the most important hole in golf isn't on the course, it's in your head.

Golfers who are serious about improving their game tend to work hard on the practice range--putting in hours to develop, hone and master their individual swing mechanics for each type of shot.

But what about mental training?

You know enough to know that golf can be incredibly complicated, not to mention intimidating. As you’ve practiced your strokes, learned the rules and the etiquette, have you given any thought to your mindset? Has anyone introduced you to "the mental game"?

At a loss for what to get the golfer in your life? Look no further! We have just what you've been searching for--a unique and thoughtful golf gift that's useful and can actually helps improve every golfer's game, no matter their skill level!

Everyone's talking about the simple breathing technique Jason Dufner used to help win the 2017 Memorial at Muirfield Village Golf Club. ShoeTips reminds you to bring your attention to your breath as you stand over a putt--or any shot--and let your stroke take care of itself.  It sure worked for Dufner! 

Last May, as the ShoeTips team was busy developing our new product, a story titled, "How To Keep Your Streak Alive" by Paula Creamer, ran in Golf Digest. It confirmed our concept and that we were on the right track...