Helicopter Parenting in Golf

By doug lawrie | November 12, 2014

Referring to parents who hover excessively over their kids to ensure that they experience every activity unscathed. Helicopter parents think they are protecting their children from all harm, but in sports they are seriously doing more harm than good. Golf is no exception. From afar, I see so many parents who cross the fine line…

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The Golf Technology Advantage

By doug lawrie | November 6, 2014

It’s November, which means the snow is only a few weeks away. Now for most die-hards out there, this brings on such sadness, as it the end of the summer golf season. Well, I am happy to sit here and remind you that just because the snow is falling, it doesn’t mean that you have to…

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Option to Quit Makes us Work Harder!

By doug lawrie | April 4, 2014

This is a great post by Greg Marker a trainer who has actually shown that if we are given the option to quit we actually TRY harder, finish tasks and attain goals. Believe it or not! This article leads directly to a discussion I was having with a parent about their daughter who has ADHD…

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Come On Pros…GET DOWN with it!

By doug lawrie | February 24, 2014

I’m 6’3 …. I remember growing up that my Dad would bring his colleague over, Norm whom I thought was the tallest man I had ever seen! ( I was 6 at the time) But I do remember looking WAY up and at times it was a little intimidating. So imagine the thoughts going through…

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Golf Tip for Crisper Iron Shots

By doug lawrie | January 10, 2014

Hey just thought you might like to see this little video I recorded at the FGG Indoor Academy. If you have a problem with hitting those iron shots that are solid, crisp, and pierce the air then this video will get you there. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/0bAqB0xCW-s

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Hey Mr. Marshal … Think before you speak!

By doug lawrie | December 31, 2013

This post is to all those golf course marshals / play co-ordinators / starters and attendants who need a friendly reminder to THINK before they speak the next time they speak to a slow moving group on the course: This story was told to me yesterday by the father of a young 10 year old…

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Hit Longer Drives – Sequence For Distance

By doug lawrie | December 9, 2013

One of the biggest keys to hitting longer drives is utilizing the stored power available in an efficient swing sequence. So today we wanted to share with you a great practice drill to improve your swing sequence and this applies if you are a junior golfer or weekend warrior. One of the biggest reasons golfers…

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Coaching the Child

By doug lawrie | October 28, 2013

My close friend Kate Tempesta (www.ktuga.com) is one of the leading child development golf instructors and an inspiration to myself. I wanted to share with you her latest blog post on “Coaching the Child”. I hope you enjoy it.http://www.ktuga.com/category/blog-categories/authored-kate

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