Recent content by G_Mulligan

I came 2nd last year by 3 points I had 5 points on the bench and would have auto subbed on but another came on with 2 minutes to play and cost me the title. Hope to go one better this time round.

exactly what I did. Hated the feel of the putter from a package set I started with tried a LOT of putters narrowed it down to 2 then tried mine for the first time on store recommendation nailed three in a row and never thought of buying another putter again.

Dave Pelz talks about the perfect pace is the ball rolling 17" past the hole. He has a game called safety drawback to practice and ingrain this pace and make you confident and comfortable running it at the hole. On the practice green if you leave a putt short or go more than a putter length...

whole new meaning to the explosion sand shot

Trying NOT to hit a high fade and your brain hears "hit a high fade? Okeydokey" As others have said you have some fear of the bad shot and are tight and tense and most of all thinking of 101 things (mechanics or outcomes) that are getting in the way of a smooth rhythmic swing. Breathe, relax...

Re: "Trust me, I have a good feeling.." It's a difficult balancing act of going out positive and expecting to play well but also playing within yourself and accepting bad shots and bad holes. In general my answer would be no you can't force it but you can do a few things right and...

I used to do it quite a lot from 12-15 feet and it worked well, also putt quite a bit with my eyes shut on the practice green to get a feel for the stroke and distance.

Exactly what I would say. Use that score to change your beliefs about what is possible in a comp and how you can score. If you think you will suddenly revert to 100+ with a card in your hand you probably will.

It's all down to whether you wake up during a dream sleep or during a deep sleep. Dream sleep has the near enough the same brain waves as being awake so much easier to wake up.

You play without fear of mistakes and swing free. That is the ultimate goal with golfers I work with

Lack of exercise is often the cause so it may be just because you have been away from the course. Hydration is another but if you drank plenty of water that should be fine but remember small sips and room temperature is better than ice cold and gulping it down. If they continue you might want to...

What did you think when you hit the ball in the trees on the 10th? What were you thinking when you got to your ball and preparing to take your next shot? What were you thinking after you made a 6? You said you protected your handicap, is that something you think on the course or just a phrase...

The playing lesson is going to be more about course management and decision making. You will most likely have a regular miss and the pro can help you with how to play certain holes based on where to aim so your misses are not so costly and give yourself a chance at making par. It will also let...

This was going to be my advice. Couple of wedges first to complete your line up and a putter you love will make a huge difference so make sure you try them all. Then a new driver/woods as the woods are usually the worst part of a club set and leave the irons until last.

Breathe deeply and slowly and smile before every shot and in between. You are out doors in the fresh air and you have a golf club in your hands. It really doesn't get much better than that so anything else is a bonus. Enjoy.