Head First Golf

Maybe it’s just me but it seems like some of the big names are all golfed out this year. You know who I’m talking about Phil Mikelson and Tiger Woods. Yes Phil is a family man and Tiger has that new kid to dote over. But we love watching these guys and it’s hard to accept that we won’t get as much Tiger and Phil play as we want.

OK I’m done ranting now.

If they won’t play I guess I will. The weather is supposed to be nice tomorrow so I’m off for a round then.

Apparently Jason Sobel, ESPN’s golf editor, doesn’t know but will find out shortly. In an apparent gesture of goodwill or reckless abandon now that his 2008 PGA playing priviledges locked up, Roland Thatcher invited Jason to be his caddie for the Nationwide Tour Chattanooga Classic. That ought to be worth watching as a man who’s never caddied before and a little older than most caddies takes up a 50 lb bag for 18 holes for 4 days running. Go get them Jason!

Is it the business of golf or just the benefit of being a celebrity? I am, of course, referring to the rumored $100 Million deal that Tiger Woods is close to signing with Gatorade. Don’t get me wrong, good for Tiger.

It’s really that these huge deals have me thinking about in the competition to win the most tournaments, is the personal motivator any longer the glory in winning the game or is it in the huge, very lucrative contracts that are sure to come to anyone in the spotlight who is reasonably attractive and can speak clear English?

Just a question I’ll not likely see answered by Tiger or anyone else.

Yes, I know that golf is a mental game but from time to time I like to get some outside assistance in the form of golf gear that works. Lately I’ve found a great addition to my golf aids. Its a golf GPS unit. The one I like is made by an Australian company that has some specific advantages over the competition.

First this golf GPS unit is the first color screen that is truly easy to read even in bright sunlight. Secondly it comes with some golf statistics software that you keep on your PC but sync up with the GPS unit with a USB cable (included) and one touch of a button.

It’s really been the ability to easily keep the statistics that has improved my game. You see my course management skills are improving – especially on my frequently played courses. So the statistics keep getting updated and I review them and analyze how to make my game better.

So I guess a GPS unit – at least one with a statistics package is helping my mental skills when it comes to golf!

We all know that golf is a mental game. That actually makes it best to introduce your child to the game early – not later. Once your child has mastered basic motor skills around the age of 2 or 3, a small golf club set and a day with Dad at the golf course is enough to make any child eager to play.

One of the finer sets we’ve found is the Kid’s Klubs set that is a complete child’s golf toy club set ready for endless hours of play. The bright colors are very engaging and the hard plastic golf bag really takes a beating. The clubs have oversized heads that makes hitting the balls easy.

Introduce your child to the fun of the game early and he or she will love it for life.

Mental golf instruction can help you improve your game. The right sports psychology techniques can only serve to improve your overall skills. Come along with us as we further explore this and other aspects or the wonderful game of golf.