Ryan Osborne
When it comes to golf gear, one of the most important yet overlooked aspects is footwear. Believe it or not, the average golfer walks 6.6 miles during a round of 18. Just like long distance runners, a good fitting, quality golf shoe is essential to support your feet when walking this kind of distance. Not only can poor fitting shoes lead to discomfort, they can also lead to injuries such as neuromas, blisters or heel pain. Of course, in golf, …
With stunning mountain views, beautiful coastlines, ample forest areas and, most importantly, world-class golf courses, Catalonia is the ideal location for golfing breaks. Here’s our pick of the best courses to play and places to stay in this breathtaking part of the world. Barcelona The province of Barcelona hosts much more than just one of the world’s most renowned cities. The surrounding areas are full of rural charm, with some fantastic places to play golf. Real Club de Golf El …
Concentration is a slippery little rascal. Just when you think you’ve got a firm hold on it, it disappears, replaced by a random jumble of useless thoughts, emotions and anxieties. Being able to truly focus seems to be getting harder and harder. With the endless number of distractions around, from emails and social media to smartphones and tablets to smartwatches, it seems like the only thing not getting smarter is us. It doesn’t have to be this way. There is …
One of the undisputed all-time greats, Australian legend Greg Norman – aka the Great White Shark – was known for his bold, aggressive style of play. Sometimes criticised for too often being a runner-up, Greg Norman was, in fact, one of the most consistent golfers of all time, a point driven home by the fact that he finished 2nd only to Tiger Woods in Golf Digest’s Best Golfers of All Time. Yes, second again. But Tiger Woods is superhuman and …
Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend four hours sharpening the axe.” What ol’ Abe knew, about as well as any successful person in his day, was that, without preparation, greatness cannot be achieved. Or perhaps not even greatness. Just fulfilling your own potential. So, with the approach of every new season, the best golf pros undergo preparation to bring their best game. But what kinds of techniques and methods …
For some players, golf is all about relaxation – swinging and strolling as the sun streams down on a beautiful warm summer’s day. Some golfers, however, are made of sterner stuff. For us true grit golf fanatics, cold weather isn’t enough to keep us off the course. And, of course, if you’re a golfer who lives in a climate where it’s cold for a large part of the year, you’re going to have to brave the cold. But when the …
Everybody gets stressed. Even the most blissed-out yen master has to deal with that feeling of anxiety – it’s part of being human. The golf course is – unsurprisingly – one place where stress makes a regular appearance. And not just for big-time PGA Tour players – performance anxiety can strike even the most casual player. The thing is, stress isn’t always a negative thing. In fact, it’s necessary to have a certain amount of stress to perform at a …
If your teacher or your parents ever told you to “stop daydreaming”… well, the jokes on them. It turns out your daydreaming ways could help you become a better golfer. By harnessing that active imagination, you can focus your thoughts into ‘visualising’ success. It’s a massive part of every pro’s game, and it takes no physical skill to master. So, how do you paint a picture of success and then actually make it happen? Let’s take a look. Why Visualise? …
They say golf is like life – only more complicated. That’s why, from the first tee all the way to the final putt, being mentally prepared is crucial. Perhaps more than any other sport, golf is a mental game. A golfer can have great technique and a mastery of a wide variety of shots. But without a strong inner game, it can all fall apart in an instant. But can you really prepare? Isn’t a strong mind something you’re born …