http://www.golfstateofmind.com Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:20:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If anyone knows what it's like to face intense media scrutiny, it's John Daly. The Memphis based golfer recently made his reaction to the Tiger Woods Media Statement public, saying that Tiger handled it poorly and shouldn't have waited the three months it took for him to face the public. ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/03/02/john-daly-shares-his-view-of-the-tiger-woods-scandal/ Here's a quick mental game tip for more consistent putting. The best putters in the world are "spot" putters. This means that (after reading the break on the putt) the focus is on the direction you want to the ball to travel in the first 2-3 feet of the putt. ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/02/24/try-spot-putting-for-the-best-way-to-putt/ Here's some great advice from the the greatest player to have ever played the game. Remember this the next time you are practicing hard to simulate the "perfect" golf swing. The best thing we can do to reach our potential in golf is to trust our instincts, work on the ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/02/11/some-great-advice-from-tiger-on-golf/ Is winter dragging on too long? Dying to get the clubs out and hit the links? Enjoy traveling and want to experience a new culture? Then you should consider a golf trip to to Portugal. Portugal is one of Europe's best golf destinations. With hundreds of courses spread throughout a ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/02/05/shed-the-winter-blues-and-take-a-golf-trip-to-lisbon/ Here's a mental game drill to try on the putting green which will help to simulate the pressure of being on the golf course, which is always the best way to practice. Some PGA Tour players actually run fast on the spot before hitting balls to increase their heart rate ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/02/03/a-drill-to-simulate-pressure-on-the-golf-course-and-increase-feel/ PGA Pro Charlie King gives us some great insight into how to practice better feel for long putts. Putting is all about visualization and feel. If you are not developing these skills when you are working on your putting, you are not practicing in the most effective way. These drills ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/02/01/a-great-video-tip-for-increasing-feel-for-long-putts/ In addition to learning how to synchronize your body and mind with the right practice techniques, shot selection in the "scoring zone" is very important for lower scores. You have to learn how to play the right shot at the right time. This is what differentiates the top players. And ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/01/27/effective-alternate-shots-around-the-green/ With its rich history, diverse geographical regions and a love of good food and wine, France has long been a popular vacation destination. Here you are able to satisfy all the sensory pleasures. But there's another to add to the list. Golf is becoming increasingly popular in France. With such ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/01/14/golf-in-france/ We all want to get better at golf and I'm sure many of you have "lowering my handicap" as a New Year's Resolution. The key is learning how to play the mental game and a better approach to game improvement. Here are a few tips to make your practice time ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/01/08/a-new-years-resolution-for-a-better-golf-game/ Ben Hogan was one of the greatest golfers the world has ever seen. In 292 career PGA Tour events, he finished in the Top 3 in almost half of them. He had an unbelievable work ethic and is considered to be the best ball striker ever. Check out this video ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/01/05/one-of-the-best-golf-swings-you-will-ever-see/