The Part of Golf No One Taught You

Category: Practice

  • A Robot Never Misses (And What It Reveals About Your Game)

    A Robot Never Misses (And What It Reveals About Your Game)

    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…

  • Why Golfers Can’t Commit (And How to Fix It)

    Why Golfers Can’t Commit (And How to Fix It)

    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…

  • Intentional Practice

    Intentional Practice

    The range lies to you. Repetition every 10-15 seconds, identical setup, zero consequences. The course tells the truth: extended time between shots, building your stance from scratch each time, no mulligans, every shot different. The harder we try to control our swing, the more we interfere with what we already know. Mindless repetition—hitting ball after…

  • 90/10

    90/10

    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…