• Golf between the ears… by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    July 19th, 2019 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | BCGA | Comments Off on Golf between the ears… by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    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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  • Playing with Confidence – By Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    May 19th, 2019 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | BCGA | Comments Off on Playing with Confidence – By Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    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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  • Mind Game: Mind & Body connection – by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    March 1st, 2019 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | BCGA | Comments Off on Mind Game: Mind & Body connection – by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    “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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  • Mind Game: Routine, Routine, Routine… by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    October 1st, 2018 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | BCGA | Comments Off on Mind Game: Routine, Routine, Routine… by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    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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  • Mind Game: Mental game for better golf…by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    March 1st, 2018 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | BCGA | Comments Off on Mind Game: Mental game for better golf…by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    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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  • Lie Angle

    March 19th, 2012 | Brech's Blog | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Lie Angle

    Lie angle is the angle made between the clubhead and shaft. The lie angle of the club establishes the directional loft of the club. This is why improper lie angle on clubs will more than likely cause directional problems for the golfer. Clubs with too upright a lie have a tendency to pull the ball […]

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  • Let’s Talk Sand Wedges

    March 19th, 2012 | Brech's Blog | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Let’s Talk Sand Wedges

    Let’s Talk Sand Wedges   Golfers hit wedges more often during a round than any other club in the bag, other than the putter and driver.  As a result, it is important that golfers have an understanding of wedge design, function, and playability.  And, the better a golfer’s wedge game, the fewer amount of putts […]

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  • Dial in your bunker shots

    July 25th, 2011 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Dial in your bunker shots

    The green side bunker shot has long been one of the scariest shots for beginners in the game, whereas, top players consider bunker shots one of the easiest shots to play.  In a bunker shot, you can hit the ball three different ways and end up with the same result in terms of distance.  You […]

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  • Work on the mental game

    February 18th, 2011 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Work on the mental game

    As a golf instructor who loves teaching the mechanics of the golf swing and short game, I certainly understand the importance of a strong mental game. Once a player gets to a proficient level with technique, it is time to think of exploring the mental aspects of the game.  The best system that I have found for […]

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