Tag: Practice
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The Practice Blind Spot
Many golfers overly focus on full swing practice while neglecting short game and putting, which together account for over half their strokes. Adjusting practice to reflect shot distribution can significantly improve confidence and reduce scores on the course.
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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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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 is different. The harder we try to control our swing, the more we interfere with what we already know. Mindless repetition—hitting ball…
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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…