June 2015

bOObs on Golf

Every shot must have a purpose, even in practice. That is where you learn what you can trust, and develop trust in what you have learned. -Pia Nilsson & Lynn Marriott/Every Shot Must Have a Purpose

Hybrid Chip Shot

Another shot we covered in Advanced Elements of the Short Game the other day is the hybrid chip shot. This is a great specialty shot to use when you’re still several feet off the green, in a closely-mown area, and facing a front pin location. The hybrid produces a low, running shot that rolls over the top …

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Specialty Chip Shots, Strategic Management, and Re-Gripping a Club

Big day today at the Academy! In Advanced Elements of the Short Game, we talked about performance rituals. According to the article Performance Rituals by Bill Cole, “Even if you don’t view what you do as a performance, you can use routines to help you relax, focus, and prepare mentally and physically for an upcoming event.” …

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