My commitment this year is to enter US Open qualifying in April. I'm focusing on training physically, mentally, technically, and spiritually to be at my best come April’s event. I copied a link to a Psychology Podcast that has been a helpful reminder while I train. Anyone training to improve their game can benefit from psychological training.

One element I chose to add to my lesson time lately is playing catch with students. The purpose is to remind each other what the goal is when you play. The goal is to hit your target, as consistently as possible, which builds confidence. Curiously, I ask how much they were thinking about their mechanics. The answers are mostly, “not at all.” The only goal in our mind is to reach our target, which in this case is the other person. That doesn’t mean we always hit our target, but the point is to...

For the recreational golfer, the easiest way to take strokes off your game is to play this one game called “Down in 3.” The recreational golfer is someone who plays once a week and maybe practices once or twice per week.