No matter where you are in your game, If you can apply as many of these 8 points below during each round, you WILL shoot lower scores; - Play smart, not aggressive - Avoid penalties at all costs - Trust one shot shape - Practice like you play - Commit to every shot - Control your mindset - Stop chasing swing fixes - Stick to a system It may not be a straightforward task to do all 8, but the more you can achieve, the better you will score!

A slightly late and short one today, but also one that is very relevant and common to all players in some form, "Never permit the pressure to exceed the pleasure” Pressure should never take away the joy of competing, otherwise what’s the point of doing it! We can all let the pressure of wanting to play well creep in, but we don’t want that ruining the joy of the game, so be sure to remember why you play and not what you play for!

The technical side of golf is easier to measure, so that’s where most players put their attention. Swing speed, launch angle, ball speed, spin rates, handicap, stats etc… These are, of course, all important, But that’s not where competitions are won. They’re won in the moments that can’t always be measured. Things like; The decision to take an extra club, the discipline to play for the middle of the green, the ability to reset after a bad hole, the confidence to commit to the shot when the pressure is on, the patience to stick to your game plan when everything around you is telling you not to… to name but a few. Good golfers work on their technique, great golfers learn how to perform with it. Because when the score matters, it’s rarely just about the best swing… It’s about the best decisions, mindset and execution when it matters most!

Golf teaches us a valuable lesson: You can’t play your best round worrying about what everyone else is doing. Don’t chase someone else’s score, you can’t control how they play and what they do. Don’t change your swing because of someone else’s opinion, don’t measure your progress against another player’s journey… just focus on your route to your goals. Just like in life, the goal isn’t to impress everyone watching. It’s to become the best version of yourself and create the best version of your game for you!

It may seem early, but the golf season is not far from coming to an end. However, the work shouldn’t stop! The off-season is your opportunity to improve without the pressure of competition. It’s the perfect time to look back at your season, identify what needs work, and put a plan in place to come back stronger, sharper and more confident. Work on your swing, develop your short game, improve your mental game, analyse your stats and identify weaknesses Then it’s setting clear goals for next season Don’t wait until the first competition of the year to start preparing… Start now! The players who use the off-season wisely are the ones who give themselves the best chance of hitting the ground running when the new season begins. Your next season starts in the off-season Look out for my off season programs coming in the next week or so… you’ll be the first to see them before going to the masses!