Start letting it go.

Its unpresedent to imagine that a small part of the UK has produced 3 major winners in the past 5 majors played. We all knew that Rors win at Congressional was pretty special, not forgetting GMac's winner either, but Darren Clarke has to be the unlikeliest of winners in a few years.
You've got to hand it to him though, it was a true champions performance. Tee to green was as good as it needed to be but around and on the greens is were Clarke stood out.
What's really interesting is that their was one man that won't get the praise in front of the thousands, although Clarke did say thank you in his acceptance speech,  and that is the well known Dr. Bob Rotella. Well known amongst pro's to have help more than 50 majors be won and author of some of the best selling psychology books on the market. I've had to read them, and the great stories that he shares with you are some of the most interesting that you'll wonder how anyone manages to get that silly ball into the bottom of the hole.

In an interview done for the BBC in the UK he's reflects on the conversation and explains quite openly what he and Clarke spoke about in the days runnign up to the final round. Wait for the key phrase...'he did a great job of letting them go' letting what go you may ask. Well listen and start letting it go.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/14182679.stm
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Davis Love the 3 for the Masters?

Great news that Davis Love is playing the Masters this forthcoming week.

For a player that's in the twilight of his regular tour career this man can still mix it with young guns of the tour. It's actually a mystery how he hasn't won more than the one major title. With huge length off the tee and a great short game it's hard not imagine that Love will be able to at least post a top 10 this week. If you're a betting man I think an each way bet is a good bet.

The Masters is here. Let the golf season begin.



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Truth & Rumors: Rose to putt Augusta with eyes closed?

Just read this article that talked about the Englishman Justin Rose putting with his eyes closed on the last day at the Bay Hill Invitational played last week.

Putting with the eyes closed is something most of the golfers in the world would find difficult to get thier heads around. The point to the exersice though is to develop a feel between the technique and the distance between you and the hole. Its similair to throwing a ball. Imagine standing about 5 metres away from a mate closing yuor eyes and underhand throwing the ball. I bet with some practice that you would get in their hands more than you would beleive. Its instinct to throw, we have all been doing since were in nappys. 

What Rose is trying to do its a bit of this and also trying to gain some trust with the movement. Its a great drill on the putting green. Starting from close and working your way out you'll slowly develop that instinct thats sitting deep within your brain.

Remember putting is 90% chemical and 10% mechanical. 

For more on the article follow the link,

http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2011/03/truth-rumors-rose-to-putt-augusta-with-eyes-closed.html

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YouTube - NikeGolf's Channel

YouTube - NikeGolf's Channel

A really good look at how the clothing of modern day golf ıs helping golfs improve there chances of a W.

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Throwing Your Club by Top 100 Teacher Charlie King | Videos | Golf.com

Throwing Your Club by Top 100 Teacher Charlie King | Videos | Golf.com

Now we have all been here. This is a great insite into what is needed when we are looking to give the club some love.

Heres an extra tip, if you dont want to throw it into the water, remember to at least throw it forward.

Happy golfing.

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