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Author: David MacKenzie

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Your Killer Morning Routine

Your Killer Morning Routine

  • April 30, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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I often get asked if there’s anything that can be done at home to improve mindset and help the mental game of golf at the same time. One of the things that will really help you with this, is a…

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Developing A Growth Mindset In Junior Golfers

Developing A Growth Mindset In Junior Golfers

  • April 26, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Junior Golf
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From my experience of working with junior golfers on their mental game over the past 10 years, I can clearly see patterns in the mindset and attitude of a player and how successful they become. The good news, if you’re…

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How To Use Your Mental Game Scorecard

How To Use Your Mental Game Scorecard

  • April 25, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Focus and Concentration
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When you step onto the first tee, your technical skills are what they are. It's the mental game of golf that's going to help you to access your very best skills on that day. In other words, if we make…

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7 “Success Factors” That Earned Ian Poulter A Spot At The Masters

7 “Success Factors” That Earned Ian Poulter A Spot At The Masters

  • April 2, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • PGA Tour
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When I witness a great performance like I did yesterday at The Houston Open, I try to get to the bottom of what the “success factors” could be, so I can share them with my students. Ian Poulter’s win yesterday…

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Making The Yips Disappear

Making The Yips Disappear

  • March 29, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Yips
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Since you're reading this article, I’m going to assume that you suffer from the yips. If I’m right, then I’ve got some information for you that I believe will help you overcome the yips and play with freedom. From my…

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Brad Faxon Gives Rory A Valuable Putting Lesson

Brad Faxon Gives Rory A Valuable Putting Lesson

  • March 21, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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After Rory McIlroy’s win at The Arnold Palmer Invitational last weekend, a lot is being said about the time he spent with Brad Faxon before the tournament, which seemed to transform his putting in dramatic fashion.    Before last week’s…

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How To Practice Like A Tour Pro

How To Practice Like A Tour Pro

  • March 12, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Practice Drills
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One of the topics that comes up during my one on one mental coaching sessions is how to practice golf. What are the best things you can do during your valuable time spent practicing that are going to transfer to…

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5 Golf Psychology Tips For Success In Your Next Round Of Golf

  • March 7, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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We all know that golf is a mental game. In fact it’s golf psychology, or the way a player handles themselves mentally, that makes all the difference at the highest level. The world’s best players can all play the shots…

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The Power Of Words And Self Talk In Golf

The Power Of Words and Self Talk In Golf

  • March 2, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Emotional and Thought Control
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Are you aware of how you talk to yourself on the golf course and the effect it has on your play? Most of us aren’t. We just react our way around the course, talking to ourselves without ever thinking about…

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A Video On The Perfect Pre Shot Routine For Putting

A Video on the Perfect Pre Shot Routine for Putting

  • February 21, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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Watch the top players in the world and they have a very repeatable pre shot routine for putting. The idea is that no putt should be any different from another. Getting into this habit and following a routine will help…

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