Category: Golf Lessons
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Golf Conversations: A Lesson with Kevin and a Trip Down Memory Lane
I asked Kevin to join me on the range for a podcast-style chat — just two golf pros shooting the breeze. What started as an interview turned into something much more: a live lesson, a few bloopers, and a chance for me to share some of my own playing and teaching philosophy. Part 1: The…
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When Over-the-Top is Just a Little Off: A Day Helping a Fellow Pro
The other day, I was on the range with one of our instructors. From the first few swings, I noticed his ball starting left of his aim line. He smiled and said, “Feels pretty good now. I was fighting the case of lefts earlier, I am thinking it may be my grip or my swing…
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The Myth of “Keep Your Head Down”
One of the most common things you hear after a bad shot is, “You lifted your head.” It’s almost a drill in itself — every golfer has been told to keep their head down if they want to hit the ball well. But here’s the truth: keeping your head down can actually hurt your swing…
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Afraid to Lose vs Love to Win
My wife and I have been having the same debate since our son was three years old. She sees his talent, the way he moves, the way he swings a golf club, and believes he has what it takes to become a professional golfer. I see the talent too. But after playing mini tours, coaching…
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Performance Journaling: Shortening the Distance Between Mistake and Solution
Journaling sounds simple. Almost too simple. But it’s one of the most powerful tools I’ve found for improvement — in golf, in food, and in business. Here’s why: problems repeat. And awareness is the shortcut to fixing them. And when I say “journal,” I don’t mean a 300-word essay where you pour out your soul…
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What I Learned From Keeping a Golf Journal
When I first started taking golf seriously, I was told to keep a journal. At the time, it felt unnecessary. Why write down bad shots when I just wanted to fix them? Back when I was struggling on the mini-tour, I used to practice at a local course in Tempe, AZ. There was an older…
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好運 (Luck) Is a Skill We Can Learn
Golf has taught me a lot about luck. For years, when I hit a slice off the tee, my first reaction was always the same: anger. I’d chew myself out, replay the mistake in my head, and start tinkering with my swing before I even reached the ball. By the time I stood over my…
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Thank You, Josh Coad – My Golf Business Mentor
I got a phone call recently from Josh Coad. He said he’d been reading my blog. I paused for a second—honestly, I was surprised. Not because I didn’t think he’d care. But because the man who helped shape how I lead was now reading the thoughts I’ve been putting out into the world. It brought…
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A Charity Outing at Sugarbush: Why Local Giving Matters
Today we hosted a charity outing at Sugarbush Golf Club. On paper, it was a tournament — tee times, scorecards, and prizes. But when you see the community gather for a cause bigger than the game, you realize a golf course is more than fairways and greens. It’s a place where giving happens. Learning From…
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From the Batter’s Box to the Tee Box: Turning a Baseball Player into a Golfer
One of my favorite challenges as a coach is working with baseball and softball players who want to pick up golf. At first glance, the swings look worlds apart — one happens with a moving ball, the other with a still one. But underneath, there’s a rhythm and athletic move that transfers beautifully. The Secret…