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  One of the greatest ever books written on instruction and how to swing a golf club is Ben Hogan’s The Modern Fundamentals of Golf. The book written and released in the 50’s, was one of the greatest strikers of a golf ball the world has ever seen, direct account of how to swing a ... Read More

  Not long ago I was reading an email from a list I’m on that was making the point about the difference between principles and tactics in that particular industry. And that got me thinking about you and your golf game and all the confusion that exists out there in this industry. Namely because blokes ... Read More

  One of my favourite movies of all time is Tin Cup. Sad for a golf pro, I know. It’s a film about a washed up pro Roy (Tin Cup) McAvoy who tries to qualify for the U.S. Open and succeeds, as way of getting back at his arch nemesis and long-time rival David Simms. ... Read More

  “Dig it out of the dirt, that’s where the secret is”. – Ben Hogan Practice, it can be a luxury to many, a chore to others, but make no bones about it, you’re gonna struggle to get any better if you don’t do some. Now practice comes in all forms and guises. Just standing ... Read More

  Let’s talk about one of the greatest, if not the greatest player to ever play our game. I am of course referring to the great Jack Nicklaus. Jack turned professional in 1961 and went on to win 117 professional titles around the globe including 18 major championships. What’s also impressive, is that on top ... Read More

  Today I’m going to let you into a little secret. Something I’m not ashamed to say will have a profound impact on your game, if and it’s a big if, you get it. But not only get it, choose to implement it as well. Some people will just glaze over this and dismiss it ... Read More

  Not long ago, I witnessed a young man lose the plot, I mean completely lose the plot with his golf game. Poor bloke, we’ve all been there and it leaves you wondering if you ever want to play the game again. But this episode was actually quite funny, although not to be condoned on ... Read More

  About two weeks ago, I was watching a newbie golfer trying to get the ball into the air. He had a bit of talent as well, that was evident from the way he stood to the ball and how he took the club back. Chances are this young fella would be half a decent ... Read More

  “You gotta dance with the lady you bought to the party” – Lee Trevino Way back when I used to give a lot of lessons, when I was a young pro in short trousers and a spikey hair cut (I still teach but only for certain clients who meet my strict criteria), it never ... Read More