Category: Mental Practice
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The Tool You Never Practice
It’s a common affliction. You make a practice swing just before addressing the ball. Maybe you take a couple. More often than not, they’re smooth—sometimes even perfect. This is followed by a thought: I just need to make that swing. You step into your address and swing, but the swing that counts doesn’t resemble the one you…
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Swing Freely
One of the things I study when watching tour players compete is their pre-shot routine. That process varies by player, but one thing I’ve noticed—especially on full shots—is how they make full and free practice swings, sometimes in slow motion. There is intention in those swings. They are not going through the motions. I’ve observed…
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A Robot Never Misses (You are Not a Robot)
The Golf Labs robot can replicate Tiger Woods’s swing or a weekend hacker’s slice. Set the parameters, press start, and it delivers the exact same shot—perfectly—every single time. The Golf Labs robot has been the industry standard for testing equipment for over 30 years. It’s how manufacturers know if that new driver really adds 10…
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Why Golfers Can’t Commit
I hear golfers say to themselves while addressing the ball, “Commit to the shot.” Or, after a poor shot, “I didn’t commit.” Commitment is essential to skilled performance; full stop. But commitment is mental, not mechanical, which means it usually ends up at the bottom of a long list of things to remember while holding…
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50/50
Try this exercise. Grab a piece of paper and draw a vertical line down the middle. Label one column “Mechanics” and the other “Mental.” Now list the things you practice in each category. Take your time. Be honest. The Disparity If you’re like most golfers, the mechanics column filled up quickly. Grip. Stance. Backswing. Weight…