Tag: Golf Mindset
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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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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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What I Learned from Len and Brian: Changing My Mindset in Golf
When I look back on my years grinding the mini-tours, I remember plenty of good rounds — but also the sleepless nights when I knew something was missing. Two players, Len Komar and Brian Wilson, helped me see what it was: my mindset. Playing for Par vs. Playing for Birdies I met Len after a…
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From 67 to T-27: The Day I Learned Scoring Is A Mindset
I’ve shared this story with a lot of people, and even had it featured in the Zanesville Times-Recorder (headline: “Engineering student, golf pro Chow now manages Virtues”) — but every time I revisit it, I’m reminded how deeply one day on the course taught me about mindset. The Stage in Arizona It was during a…
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Kuyashii: The Bitterness of Failure and the Path to Growth
Last fall, my son Jou and his high school golf team faced one of the hardest lessons in sports: the sting of failure. In their practice round before the district tournament, they played beautifully — a team score of 307. Spirits were high, and hopes were even higher heading into the competition. But when it…
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Patience and Nerves: The Mental Side of Tournament Golf
I showed Xander my blog post on his golf lesson we were working on, and that led us into a new topic: the mental side of playing and competing in golf. It’s something we don’t always talk about enough, but here’s what I’ve learned after years of playing and watching others play. In tournament golf,…
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Solid Putting: The Basics of a Scoring Artist
Summary:Putting isn’t just about reading greens or choosing the right line. It begins with something more basic: hitting the putt solid. Without solid contact, even the best read putt can fool you. In this lesson, I explain why consistency starts with strike, how technology has changed our feedback, and one simple way to train yourself…
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Scoring Potential: A Better Way to Track Your Game
A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with Kevin about how to understand his game more clearly—not just in terms of score, but in terms of potential. I told him to track how many pars, birdies, and eagles he makes in a round. That’s your scoring potential. It’s the snapshot of what you’re capable…