Author Archives: Joan

How do you deal with obstacles on the golf course? Does your strategy include a plan to avoid them? Do you succumb to a fear of them? Do you get uptight worrying about hitting into a water hazard, the trees,  into … Continue reading →

The past few years I have been watching the Jutanugarn sisters Ariya and Moriya play their way up through the amateur ranks of women’s golf to becoming winners on the professional level. Moriya and Ariya grew up in Bankok, Thailand … Continue reading →

The US has been experiencing severe weather all summer with extreme heat and humidity. A couple of weeks ago I encountered the effects of this scorching heat. As I stood over my ball I was dizzy and the ball seemed … Continue reading →

Summer golf tournaments are in full swing. By now you have experienced an increase or decrease in your handicap from the beginning of the golf season. You have experienced the disappointment of making large numbers on a hole, the disappointment … Continue reading →

When you feel insecure it is probably because you have put too much importance on getting the ball into the hole and are focusing on a certain score. Certainly it is frustrating to miss a putt.  Missing is part of the game. The more you dwell … Continue reading →

Emotions show what you are thinking about yourself and your golf game. Your feelings are a good way to learn about and know yourself as an individual. Your emotions can interfere with your breathing, concentration, tempo of your swing, decision-making, … Continue reading →

When I played golf yesterday the heat became progressively debilitating. We were constantly looking for shade trees to stay under while we waited for our turn to hit. If you are feeling week or dizzy, it is important to look … Continue reading →

             If you are feeling as if you have lost control of your golf game and that your confidence is waning, it is time to look at your thoughts and beliefs. If you are not aware of what you are … Continue reading →