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Congrats to Brech Spradley for being named Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America 2021-2022. Brech was one of 12 new teachers named in the 2021-2022 class. He was also the only teacher in Texas named in this new class.
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Three Day All-in-One School – $1795 Cover all facets including full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker, strategy, on-course play throughout three full days of instruction. Each student receives a Barton Creek Golf Academy tote bag, hat, notebook, lunch and refreshments. The Three Day All-in-One School is limited to 12 students for a personalized and intimate […]
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Brech Spradley has been named again to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in State for the 2019-2020 season. Brech has been on this list since 2013. Golf Digest says…”For 20 years, Golf Digest has produced the most comprehensive instructor rankings in the game—anchored by peer evaluation from hundreds of elite teachers across the country. The […]
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If you play golf then you know the mental ups and downs you experience. The old saying “Golf is 90% Mental” is a popular phrase. I think that’s certainly exaggerated, but nevertheless, golf is very mental. Before we get started discussing some ideas to strengthen your mental game, let’s examine some quotes from some of […]
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In the modern-day era, Tiger Woods showed the golf world that the game should be considered much more of an athletic sport. His dominance on the course with his length, shot-making ability and mental toughness has been jaw dropping at times. Now, the golfing masses can envision the future of the game loud and clear […]
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When we are playing our best golf, we are playing with a feeling of confidence. Having confidence in yourself and your game allows you to get the most out of your skills. I work with many competitive players and many of them have the same issues as recreational golfers when it comes to performance confidence. […]
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“I can’t take it to the course”….”I have been stuck at a 15 handicap for 15 years”….”I got nervous in the tournament and didn’t perform well”….These are all comments I have heard too many times to count over the years from new students who come to our Academy. There is never a quick answer because […]
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When evaluating a new student on the golf course, I watch for whether the golfer has a solid, or consistent routine. I have found that many amateur golfers lack this skill. Think of your own game for a moment. How is your routine? Consider how unique golf is as compared to other sports. In golf, […]
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The human brain has two sides a golfer needs to try to balance. Basically, the left side is the analytical side and the right brain is the creative/feel side. The left side deals with the function of analysis, logic, computation and rational thought of the game. The right side deals with intuition, creativity, imagination and […]
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Congrats to J. Holland Humphries playing solid golf with rounds of 67-68-69 (-9) and winning the TJGT in Austin at Omni Barton Creek Resort and Club by 5 shots. The conditions were tough with the weather and you played great!! Follow the scores: https://tournaments.tjgt.com/Scoreboard?TournamentID=7850
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