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Author: David MacKenzie

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Learning How To Handle Pressure

Learning How To Handle Pressure

  • September 23, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Practice Drills
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If you’ve read “The Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle, you’ll know that talent is not simply "God-given", it’s more likely the result of Effective Practice, and the environment that a student learns and develops a skill. I speak to many…

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7 Ways To Improve Your Golf Focus

7 Ways To Improve Your Golf Focus

  • September 15, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Focus and Concentration
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Like it or not, golf is a long game. There are very few sports that can take almost 5 hours to complete. Hence it's no surprise that a common question I get is: "how do I improve my focus for…

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How Rory McIlroy Came From Six Shots Back With His Mental Game

How Rory McIlroy Came From Six Shots Back With His Mental Game

  • September 7, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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Rory’s win at the Deutsche Bank last weekend was an education in the mental game of golf and it showed us exactly what mental skills are needed to win on the PGA Tour. The interview I’ve posted above gives us…

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How To Visualize And Set Up To Hole More Putts

How To Visualize And Set Up To Hole More Putts

  • July 22, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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All of us are slightly different in the way we process information and use our brains but broadly speaking, we fall into one of 2 categories. Some of us are more analytical and logical (left brain dominant), and some of…

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How To Talk Yourself Into A Great Performance

How To Talk Yourself Into A Great Performance

  • July 1, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Emotional and Thought Control
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“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” ― Mahatma Gandhi I played with a friend this week…

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My Top 10 Pre-round Confidence Tips

My Top 10 Pre-round Confidence Tips

  • June 17, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
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Try these before you tee it up before your next round. Most can be done from home or even in the car! In my opinion, this is the best pre-round warm-up for golf. Don't miss my offer on my pre-round…

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Top 10 Mental Game Of Putting Tips

Top 10 Mental Game of Putting Tips

  • June 15, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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If you’re needing some help with your putting this season, look no further than my Top 10 mental game putting tips. 1. Love putting! Putting is one of the most enjoyable areas of the game. Get excited about the possibilities!…

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The Secrets Of Peak Performance

The Secrets of Peak Performance

  • June 2, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Focus and Concentration
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I felt compelled to write this article after a very interesting chat last night with one of the pioneers of mental coaching for golf (and a mentor of mine), Dr. Glen Albaugh. Dr. Glen believes (and so do I), that…

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Weight Loss For Golfers

Weight Loss For Golfers

  • May 26, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Nutrition
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The golf season is now well underway, and most golfers will be looking to their swing to see improvements this year. But what I've found, is that eating and drinking right and getting in shape is a very overlooked way…

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How To Control Your Nerves Under Pressure

How to control your nerves under pressure

  • May 18, 2016
  • David MacKenzie
  • Emotional and Thought Control
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When the pressure’s on, you need to have the best tools at your disposal to stay mentally tough to persevere and produce your best. Firstly, it’s important to know your optimal level of intensity. When you produce your best results,…

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