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Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance

Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance

  • August 26, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Focus and Concentration
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Your ability to focus on what you choose - when you want to - is the single most important factor in your performance and your progress. Improving focus for golf is something that you should take seriously if you plan…

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The Optimal Pre-shot Routine

The Optimal Pre-shot Routine

  • August 7, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Pre Shot Routine
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Follow these steps in your pre-shot routine to increase your chances of success for every shot you hit. Step 1: Switch On Your Golf Brain You’ll need to make the transition from broad focus (in between shots) to narrow focus…

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10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up

10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up

  • July 27, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Pre round Warm up
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Here's your 10 minute mental game warm-up to increase your confidence and prepare you for a strong performance in your next round. Do this shortly before you leave the house for the course. Find a place where you won’t be…

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The Importance Of The Post Round Review Process

The Importance Of The Post Round Review Process

  • July 6, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Post-round Analysis
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“I never learned anything from a match that I won.” – Bobby Jones Golf is an inconsistent game by nature and scores will always fluctuate, but what’s guaranteed is that every round is a learning opportunity for long-term improvement. Too…

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How To Raise Your Game With The Power Of Positive Self Talk

How To Raise Your Game With The Power of Positive Self Talk

  • June 9, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Building Confidence
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Click "listen in browser" to listen to the audio David MacKenzie · How To Raise Your Game With The Power Of Positive Self-talk What you say to yourself drives your performance on and off the course more than you would…

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Cures For The Yips

Cures For The Yips

  • May 28, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
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Many frustrated golfers reach out to me each week in search of solutions for what they describe as “the yips”. If cures for the yips aren’t implemented, it can destroy scores, enjoyment and a player’s self-esteem. But help is at…

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Controlling Your Performance State In Golf

Controlling Your Performance State In Golf

  • May 6, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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Being able to get the best out of your game on any day has a lot to do with how well you can activate and maintain your “best performance state”. What I mean by that, is the mental, emotional and…

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5 Ways To Use Mental Imagery To Improve Performance

5 Ways To Use Mental Imagery To Improve Performance

  • April 23, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Visualization and Feel
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This week, we’re going to look at the power of Mental Imagery for golf, which is supported by scientific evidence to: Increase confidence and reduce doubt Change your mental and emotional state Improve motor skill learning (i.e. making swing changes)…

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7 Ways To Relax In Times Of Stress

7 Ways To Relax In Times of Stress

  • April 14, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Performance Anxiety Management
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To listen to the audio, click "listen in browser" Whether it’s on or off the course, it’s important to know how to relax and calm down in times of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic is causing everyone’s stress levels to go…

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The 10 Step Daily Routine For High Productivity

The 10 Step Daily Routine For High Productivity

  • March 30, 2020
  • David MacKenzie
  • Focus and Concentration
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To listen to the audio, click "Listen in browser" below 1. Get Into A Daily Routine We are all having to deal with less structure in our lives and being cooped up at home. To look at this situation positively,…

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