“The catcher sometimes becomes the catch.”
It was 1963 and there I was, star studded night, alone on the Colorado River. I sat quietly in my J.C. Higgins Kingfisher boat, gently, hypnotically swaying back and forth to the rivers swirling ebb tides of ever changing current as the melted snows of the Rockies coursed its way […]

So, what is the best time to fish? My answer to that question has always been, “whenever I can”. This is true, many of us want to fish whenever we can, but the truth is that some times are better than others. Think about it. As anglers it makes sense that there are certain times […]

It is important to understand that there is no need for any coach to announce a leader, leaders announce themselves by moving on instinctively. They will not tolerate running with the pack, nor should they.
Steve Prefontaine is the perfect example. Pre never allowed ANYONE at ANYTIME-in practice or competition-to best him. If you wanted to […]

No matter if you are playing the PGA, LPGA or Champions Tour, it happens on every single Sunday. Someone has to deal with the pressure and tension of trying to win a golf tournament with their golf mental toughness. No matter whether you are a rank beginner, a middle handicap or a scratch player, we […]

Your kids are getting to the age that they would like to start to play golf and you are wondering when to start them in a junior golf instruction program. Knowing when to start and how to find the right junior golf instruction program for child are crucial components to building an environment for your […]

Golf is a game enjoyed by many the world over. It’s a game that requires dedication, determination, and above all practice. In golf, practice helps build routine, which is necessary to establish power in your drive, through consistent iron play to finesse on the putting surface. But there also lies an awkward area, just off […]

I decided to begin this series of free online golf tips & instructions with the lessons and methods my grandfather taught. My grandfather was a Golf Professional for nearly 50 years and competed in many tournaments. His career highlights include qualifying for two U.S. Opens and being invited to play in the British Open. Although […]

Golf clubs can be expensive. The problem is that expensive doesn’t always equal better. So, when it comes to buying golf clubs, a new buyer needs to consider size, fit, weight, material and comfort. If all these elements aren’t there, it won’t matter how much the clubs cost. The truth is, if you can find […]

When you watch golf professionals today it is amazing to see how flexible their bodies are. This flexibility is one of the key ingredients to a powerful golf swing and a low score.
Being able to turn your shoulders further back in relation to your hips during your backswing really depends on how loose and flexible […]

You might think that golfing with arthritis would be a painful experience, but this is not so. If you have arthritis you do not necessarily have to quit playing golf. On the contrary, the playing of golf and the exercise needed to maintain a good standard can actually help your condition and improve the degree […]

As a kid when someone mentions golfing the first thing that you will remember is going to your local place to putt and putting with your family. Even though when you were golfing back then it will begin to help you once you grow up and see that when you play a game of golf […]

If you are going to be golfing then you need to find your tempo in with your swing so you will be able to just step up to your ball and make your swing. Once you have found your tempo then you can start really having fun and hitting the ball. Every golfer at some […]

There was a time when golf balls did not have dimples, and yet golfers still sliced and hooked balls. It was only when it was discovered that a rougher surface on a golf ball made it travel farther that the aerodynamics of a golf ball began to be understood, and the idea of applying surface […]

It is important to have read my previous two articles to fully understand this one. In these articles I described the swing as one of the body and not the arms. I also advised that on the down swing you hit out away from yourself to achieve an in to out swing. With all this […]