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Dr. Shannon Reece is a sports psychologist, and the founder of TrainingForOptimalPerformance.com. She has taught golfers of all different levels how to maximize what’s between the ears to become better golfers. She is here today to share about the anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus and what to do with it. Marcela: What’s your advice on how […]
Regardless of your golf handicap, everyone encounters a time when they feel they need some help with the psychology of the sport, right?  Enter Dr Shannon Reece, sport psychologist and founder of  Training For Optimal Performance. While confined to our homes, Dr Reece and I had a Zoom call where we talked about how to […]
Okay, so you’ve just hit a tee shot and you’re worried you might not be able to find your ball. There are a few things you should know about how to hit a provisional ball. WHERE IT MIGHT IT BE LOST If your ball could be either out of bounds or lost OUTSIDE a penalty […]
Are you competitive? Do you consider yourself a competitive person? If you’re an elite athlete, you’re probably a very competitive person by nature. But what about the recreational golfer? Do you need to be competitive in order to enter and enjoy tournaments? I’ve played in dozens of tournaments like the member/member, member/guest, member/pro, club championship, […]
7 Gifts For Golfers Under $40 It’s that time of year again when you have to get creative and somehow find gifts your friends & family will love. In my efforts to help,  I’ve found the 7 best gifts for golfers under $40 that won’t break the bank! Magnetic Rangefinder Case If you have a range […]
If you’ve heard that you can now take the ball out of the bunker if you feel your lie is unplayable, then you heard correctly. Â But there’s a bit more to it than that.Â
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It may seem silly to describe the areas of the course in a video, especially if you have already been playing for a while. However, in 2019 the new rules of golf contain quite a few new terms. Knowing the Defined Areas of The Course will help you understand which rules apply (or don’t apply) in certain areas of the course.
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The procedures for taking relief from a cart path have changed a bit in 2019, but not just because you need to drop from knee-height.
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You may repair damage to the putting green, but cannot repair normal wear and tear
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Accidental Double Hit is No Longer a Penalty! One of the changes that I’m really happy about is Rule 10.1 – an accidental double hit is no longer a penalty! If you accidentally double hit your ball (which can happen sometimes when when you’re in a rough or when you’re in a bunker) there is […]