Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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State of Mind – Use a Pre-Shot Routine to Unlock Your Short Game
Many golfers seem to have a problem with their short game. I don’t even mean this in terms of their technique. It seems to be more of a mental problem that gets stronger and stronger the closer they get to the golf hole. Is this you? This syndrome mustn’t be a physical problem. Topping the…
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Play your Age – Play Golf! Don’t Hurt Yourself!
Every sport usually involves intense strain for joints and muscles. Golf makes no difference. That’s why a good hard look at your swing can not only help you to play better but also with less stress. It’s almost always possible to build a pain free golf swing for any body. It’s important to recognise all…
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Chipping Like a Champ
More than often amateur golfers aren’t able to chip their ball within 6 feet of the flagstick. Statistically the tour pros sink only 55 percent of their putts from 6 feet away. This means that that it’s very likely for most amateur golfers to miss a putt that’s even farther away. During a round of…
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Golf Myths – Myth #3 Weight Shift is Extremely Important in the Golf Swing
One thing you hear quite often is that it is extremely important to shift your weight in your golf swing. Yes it’s true that you should have a weight shift from your backswing to your finish. Because you are moving your club around your body while turning your hips and shoulders you actually have to…
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Questions you Should Ask your Teaching Pro
There are many good teaching professionals out there. Unfortunately there are also some black sheep. Moreover not every pro and teaching style might be the right one for you. Finding a good teacher can sometimes feel like looking for the needle in the haystack. Here are some questions to get a better feel for the…
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Beat the Shank with a Simple Trick
One of the most dreaded mis-hits in golf is the shank/socket. The ball is hit with the part of the club where the shaft connects to the clubhead – the hosel. The golf ball bounces away in all kinds of sharp angles. Often the shank comes fast and sudden surprising and frustrating the golfer. Seldomly…
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