Entries by Iain Highfield

How Watching the PGA Tour Can Elevate Your Golf Game

For the average golfer, improving their game can often feel like a daunting task. Between juggling work, family, and other commitments, finding time for practice and lessons can be challenging. However, an often-overlooked resource for improvement is right in front of them: watching the PGA Tour. This week, it is the US Open at Pinehurst, […]

Raising a Young Golfer: A Guide for Parents

Parenting young athletes, especially golfers, involves a delicate balance of support and guidance. Unlike other sports, golf tournaments rarely remind parents to keep their cool. Growing up playing hockey, I often saw rinks filled with signs like “It’s just a game” or “Let them play.” Although such reminders aren’t posted at golf tournaments, it’s crucial […]

The Long Term Game

Golf isn’t just about the perfect swing or a low score; it’s a journey that demands more from young golfers aspiring to play at collegiate or professional levels. To excel, it’s important to look beyond immediate results and focus on building character and adopting a mindset that embraces growth and long-term thinking. Insights from Dr. […]

The Power of Keeping a Good Shot Journal in Golf

Golf is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. A powerful tool often overlooked by many golfers is the shot journal. This simple practice can transform your mindset, reinforce positives, and build lasting confidence on the course. Reinforcing Positives A good shot journal is a place to record every successful shot […]

Mastering the Greens: Effective Golf Practice Techniques for Every Golfer

Golf is a game of finesse, strategy, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a budding amateur, the way you practice can significantly impact your performance on the course. Understanding the science behind effective learning can transform your practice sessions from mundane to groundbreaking. Let’s explore some key principles that can elevate your […]

Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Self-Determination in Golf

In the vast and unpredictable world of sports, the journey of an athlete is often punctuated with moments of incredible highs and inevitable lows. These moments can define careers, shape personalities, and imprint lessons that transcend the boundaries of the sports arena into the broader spectrum of life. A quintessential example of this, which offers […]

OSVEA power – perfecting your pre-shot routine

A good pre-shot routine in golf is more than just a series of physical steps before hitting the ball; it’s a ritual that prepares both the body and mind for the task ahead. This blog post delves into the power of a golf pre-shot routine and how it can significantly improve your game. The Essence […]