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What we can learn from…

February 20, 2022 by Stephen Altschuler Leave a Comment

Sahith Theegala had a great amateur career, won twice on the Korn Ferry Tour, but has never won on the PGA Tour, though he’s been in contention a couple times in this his rookie season. He drives to each tournament. His parents are immigrants from India. Sahith was born in Orange County, California. On Sunday […]

Filed Under: backswing, Confidence in golf, Course management, Downswing, Enlightened Golf, Famous Golfers, Fundamentals, Golf, golf and the mind, Golf Improvement, Golf professional, inspiration in golf, mental game, Mindful golf, Owning your swing, pace, Putting, short game, Suggestions for golf, The drive Tagged With: Bernhard Langer, Patrick Cantley, Sahith Theegala

The Importance of Pace

November 29, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler Leave a Comment

It’s what is most different in the swings of touring pros. And it’s what can throw a swing out of kilter possibly more than anything else. Essentially it exists on a continuum of two elements: slow to fast. It is pace, and you can see it in the way people walk, eat, talk, pay for […]

Filed Under: backswing, Balance, Course management, Downswing, Enlightened Golf, Famous Golfers, Fundamentals, golf and the mind, golf consciousness, Golf Improvement, inspiration in golf, Meditation and Golf, mental game, Mindful golf, Owning your swing, pace, Practice, Rhythm, slow play, Slowing down, Swing tips, The Downswing, Women's golf

Deconstructing Bryson

October 12, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler 4 Comments

Many have focused on Bryson DeChambeau’s added bulk and strength and how that is the reason for his added voluminous distance. But I submit the reasons BD has increased his distance goes much further than that.

Filed Under: backswing, Course management, Downswing, Famous Golfers, Fundamentals, Golf, Golf courses, Golf Equipment, Golf Improvement, Golf professional, Golf rules, inspiration in golf, links golf, Masters, mental game, Mindful golf, Owning your swing, Practice, short game, Suggestions for golf, Swing tips, The Downswing, The drive, The Majors, Tiger Woods Tagged With: Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, links golf, Martin Laird, Shriners

This Truly Amazing Game, with examples thereof

September 14, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler Leave a Comment

The ANA Tournament, formerly the Dinah Shore, is a much-coveted major on the LPGA Tour. Twenty-nine year old Mirim Lee from South Korea was an afterthought as the final round commenced with Nellie Korda, Lexi Thompson, and Brooke Henderson battling back and forth for the lead. But MIrim won her first major by chipping the ball in the cup three times in that round…

Filed Under: Confidence in golf, Course management, Famous Golfers, golf and the mind, golf consciousness, inspiration in golf, mental game, Mindful golf, Patience, Phil Mickelson, short game, U.S.Open, Women's golf Tagged With: Bobby Jones, Brooke Henderson, chipping, double eagle, Harry Higgs, Johnny Miller, Lexi Thompson, Mirim Lee, Nellie Korda, Stewart Cink, Tom Watson, Winged Foot

75th? Bring It On!

September 11, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler 14 Comments

My 75th is coming up end of October. I don’t ask for much. Drives on the fairway, 230, consistent, bullet trajectory, on the screws. Pick the right approach club. Solid strike. On the green. Birdie chance. Good chips. No yips.

Filed Under: Course management, golf and the mind, Golf courses, Golf Equipment, Golf Improvement, inspiration in golf, mental game, Putting, short game, The drive Tagged With: cancer, coronavirus, fires, masks, pandemic, smoke, social distancing

Learning from One of the Greatest Ball Strikers of Them All

August 10, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler 4 Comments

I’ve been studying the swing of Lee Buck Trevino lately. And there are several aspects that particularly strike me, and lead me to think we moderns have much to learn from from this six-time major and 29-time PGA victory winner. The guy goes after the ball like no one I’ve ever seen. Nearing impact, Trevino […]

Filed Under: Confidence in golf, Course management, Famous Golfers, Fundamentals, Golf courses, Golf professional, inspiration in golf, Masters, mental game, Patience, short game, Suggestions for golf, Swing tips, The Downswing, The Key Move, The Majors, The Masters, The PGA, U.S.Open Tagged With: Arnold Palmer, Collin Morikawa, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino

Making the Most of Time on the Range

June 24, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler 2 Comments

I enjoy time on the range as it allows honing your skills without the pressure of performance that playing presents. The range provides a significant level of privacy that we often don’t get in everyday life. You’re usually alone in your own hitting station, absorbed in your swing, your body’s reactions, how you’re doing, and […]

Filed Under: Confidence in golf, Course management, Fundamentals, Golf, golf and the mind, Golf Improvement, Meditation and Golf, mental game, Mindful golf, Patience, Practice, Rhythm, Suggestions for golf, The drive Tagged With: Abraham Ancer, Ben Hogan, Bobby Clampett, Cameron Champ, Covid-19, Daniel Berger, Dr. Joe Parent, Jordan Spieth, Mike Donald, Nick Watney, Nicklaus, Shivas Irons Society, The Travelers, Webb Simpson, Zen golf

If you’re thinking of playing, read this…

March 19, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler 4 Comments

If you’re thinking of playing and your course is open, this is excellent and timely advice from Randall Mell, Senior Writer at golfchannel.com:   https://www.golfchannel.com/news/playing-golf-while-social-distancing-heres-what-you-need-know#.XnPtF_TsRr4.email   Stay well!

Filed Under: Course management, golf and the mind, golf consciousness, Golf courses, Mindful golf, Suggestions for golf Tagged With: coronavirus, etiquette, social distancing

An Unusual Players

March 10, 2020 by Stephen Altschuler Leave a Comment

An unusual Players tournament, battling a virus and a tough course.

Filed Under: Course management, Famous Golfers, Golf courses, Golf Improvement, Golf rules, Masters, The drive, The Majors, The Masters, Tiger Woods Tagged With: Alice Dye, Bobby Jones, coronavirus, Jack Nicklaus, Jimmy Johnson, Justin Thomas, Pete Dye, Rory McIlroy, The Players

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