Comments on: Top 5 Reasons Golfers Don’t Improve

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By: Huffy44

Huffy44 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:42:55 +0000

Most high handicap golfers have no idea what they look like when they swing their clubs. Having your swing video taped works, but you also can a big benefit from having a pro look at your video tape too.

By: gerald

gerald — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:14:47 +0000

The hole is too small. That is why scores will not improve.

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:14:05 +0000

Here is another reason:
#6 THINKING THE SAME THOUGHTS – The definition of insanity, “Doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result!” Yes, you need the right equipment, proper instruction and play within your means. But if you keep thinking “I hate this hole” or “I’m not good at bunker shots”, your going to keep getting poor results. In order to improve at golf you must practice and think about what you want vs what you don’t want!
Just a bit of Mind Power FYI.
Randy

By: 8th Edition of Weekend Links : Yeepage

8th Edition of Weekend Links : Yeepage — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:59:04 +0000

[...] Mike Pedersen golf site, i do enjoy i game of Golf and be honest i don’t go and play as often as i should and thats probably cause i busy with this blog. Probably found the reason why i not improving my Golf in this article. [...]

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:08:27 +0000

Mike…that is an excellent analysis ! Statistice can be misconstrued very easily and get blown out of proportion. I’m glad to see you part of this community, as I will be yours!!

By: Mike Stramba

Mike Stramba — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:38:28 +0000

Mike,

The “lack of improvement statistic” story, seems to have been around forever, and while it may in fact be true, there’s a saying about statistics can be interpreted any way you want, or some such variation.

IMO, the statistic would be more meaningful if it was applied to only those golfers who were actually TRYING to improve their games.

Short answer :

Only a few golfers dedicate the time and effort to improve their games.

Most weekend golfers, are content to just play occasionally, and have no real desire to “work” at their games.

Long answer :

You inspired me to post a response on my blog :

http://www.greenposse.com/why-isnt-the-average-golfer-improving/

Mike

By: Why isn’t the average golfer improving ?

Why isn’t the average golfer improving ? — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:32:38 +0000

[...] Mike Pedersen wrote an article last month about the Top 5 Reasons Golfers Don’t Improve and he listed some good reasons why the average golfer is not improving. [...]

By: Mike Stramba

Mike Stramba — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:31:33 +0000

“Copy the tour pro”, could be one reason, another more common one, is most golfers base their “normal” club yardages on their “all time best perfect hit”, instead of their ACTUAL average distances.

The tendency these days is for everyone to try and kill every club as well. I’m an occasional golfer these days, with my handicap varying from about a 7 down to a 4, directly related to how often I can play and practice. I only *wish* I hit a 7 iron 160. 140-150 is more like it for me.

Mike

By: John D

John D — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:26:45 +0000

Have you read the book, The Four Magic Moves to Winning Golf written by
Joe
Dante. It is the first book that explains the golf swing that makes
sense to
me. It explained to me why i slice and without seeing my swing had me
nailed.
This book was written in the 1960′s!

i would be curious to hear your opinion. I also found this link where you can download the beginning of the book. http://www.golfswingsecretsrevealed.com/downloadfirstmove.htm

PS, i just moved up to your advanced DVD workout, what a workout, the
stabilty
ball situp is a killer, you definately have made my core stronger,