The target

Introduction It’s very easy to end up playing golf “in our heads” weighed down with a myriad of information we’ve gleaned from the internet, from friends, past coaching, golf magazines and our own experiences. We can feel like a plane preparing for takeoff; posture –...

Awareness through slow motion part II

Introduction So in blog 12 we explored the takeaway until the club was parallel to the ground. Now continue your backswing again in super slow motion. Be aware at what point (if at all) the wrists begin to hinge. Does it happen automatically or do you have to force...

Awareness through slow motion – part I

Introduction In the previous blog 11 I introduced Fred Shoemaker’s approach of learning through awareness.  Here are a few drills that you can try in your garden or indoors if you have the roof height and width (please remove the Ming vase and step away from the...

Awareness vs Faults and Fixes

Background Source: clipart.email When I was 11yrs old, I traded a £1 a week paper round for  £1 per round caddying; firstly at Wentworth Golf Club and then onto Sunningdale. I’d caddy right through the summer holidays 1, 2 or even three rounds a day. I loved being out...

Why do I play golf. Part II.

The story so far…. Continuing on from my last blog, I’m in Palm Springs ready to attend Fred Shoemaker’s workshop, I’m jet lagged, so arrive pretty early. Fred is setting up. He invites me for a cup of coffee in the restaurant overlooking the beautiful...

Lies Damned Lies and Statistics

Introduction Most golfers would like to improve. However, without solid data, how do we know we are actually improving or what to work on? In my first two blogs this year (Time for Reflection and A Cunning Plan) I suggested how you might analyse “where am I now” and...