Monthly Archives: August 2010

Mastery Sunday – The Barclays Notes

My intention with “Notes” is to draw attention to players that had moments where we have an opportunity to learn something from a mastery point of view.  For example, rather than waiting until play had been completed on the U.S. … Continue reading

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Congratulations Michelle Wie

As I pointed out in an earlier post this week, Michelle Wie got off to a great start in the first round of the Canadian Women’s Open up in Winnipeg, Canada, taking a three-shot lead. She maintained it after the … Continue reading

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Mastery Sunday – The Barclays Results

In my preview, I pointed out that Martin Laird had a 3-shot lead and that there was a group of six guys five strokes back that had a chance if Laird shot even par:  “Still within reach are six players … Continue reading

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Mastery Sunday – The Barclay’ Preview

This should be a very interesting final round of the first tournament of the playoffs.  Martin Laird has a 3-shot lead at 12 under par. He’s won once on the PGA Tour in Las Vegas in one of the season-ending … Continue reading

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In Search of the Perfect Putter

It’s not the putter.  Yesterday, J.B. Holmes, missed a relatively short putt to the mild dismay of the commentator, Nick Faldo, I think. And the commentator said, “Oh, is that a new putter J.B. has? I don’t think I’ve seen … Continue reading

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Transformation – In Defense of Michelle Wie

The idea of transformation is how to go from what you are to what you want to be.  There are two ways to kick that process off:  Step into the role first and then work like crazy to make it … Continue reading

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About This Zone Thing

There is a place deep inside of us that is still, quiet and peaceful. With practice, its purest essence is easily accessed through meditation. It feels like, well, nothing. That “nothing,” with high-level physical sensations added back into the mix — … Continue reading

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Distractions

Mastery is about quieting the mind sufficiently so that you can pay attention to what you’re trying to do. In golf, a golf swing.  Unfortunately, we humans are easily distracted with things that pierce our focus. When you are deep … Continue reading

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Where We’re Going

I thought it might be helpful to provide a roadmap for where we’re going. As a former Monday qualifier on the Champions Tour, I became fascinated with the gap between demonstrated golf skills and calling them up on Mondays or … Continue reading

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