Last week I wrote about being invited to be an instructor at a golf school of 35 women and 7 instructors. The school was a great success … how do I know? Because I saw LOTS of smiles, experienced lots of positive energy, saw lots of camaraderie, and the students were going out to play on the golf course after the school was over! That’s a sure sign! I know that they left with a very positive experience. And that’s what it’s all about … a positive experience. They also learned some valuable things … not just about their ... full post »

I have been invited to be an instructor at an all women’s 3-day golf school. There will be 35 students and 7 instructors at one facility. Whew! Sounds like a zoo, doesn’t it? Thank goodness the lead instructor is very organized. Read my blog on “Teaching women … a bit like herding cats” and you’ll see that during these 3 days, we will have “herded them!” What they do when they go back to their home course will then be totally out of our control “Heaven only knows” what will happen to the students then…this is when the ... full post »

What’s going on with the weather this week!? Watch the tournaments on TV today and see how the pros handle these conditions. I know that the wind is playing havoc on golf games around the country. Scores are higher and it is a battle sometimes just to get through the round emotionally and physically! If you have seasonal allergies, your energy if really being zapped in this wind! So how do you adjust in these conditions? First of all, take your medication and then adjust your thinking about your game before you get to the course. ... full post »

It’s spring and it’s Augusta, Georgia! To truly understand the Masters Golf Tournament and why it is the most revered event in all of sports, one must have an understanding of Bobby Jones. Being from the South (Greensboro, NC), I also believe one must understand the culture of the South, especially in the era that Bobby Jones grew up in. The history of Augusta National Golf Course and of Bobby Jones will help your enjoyment of this tournament. I highly recommend learning more about this rich history. To give you a little background, Bobby Jones was one of the greatest golfers ... full post »