• 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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  • Mind-game: Golf shape by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    July 19th, 2019 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | BCGA | Comments Off on Mind-game: Golf shape by Brech Spradley – On The Links Magazine (OTL)

    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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  • 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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  • Mindgame:Stand Tall-Shoulders Back… by Brech Spradley – On the Links Magazine (OTL)

    January 1st, 2019 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Mindgame:Stand Tall-Shoulders Back… by Brech Spradley – On the Links Magazine (OTL)

    I still remember the famous interview with Tiger Woods and Curtis Strange in 1996 when Tiger was coming out on the Tour for his first pro tournament.  Curtis asked him what a “successful week” would look like in Milwaukie.  Tiger said he wanted four solid rounds, then added “and a victory would be nice.”  He […]

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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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  • Top 25 Elite Junior Coach Award in the USA!

    January 2nd, 2018 | Brech's Blog | BCGA | Comments Off on Top 25 Elite Junior Coach Award in the USA!

     Very honored for Brech Spradley to be chosen again as a top junior coach in the US. Congrats to the other coaches on the Top 25 list…Appreciate @futurechampionsgolf and @callawaygolf for putting together and sponsoring the award. — at Barton Creek Golf Academy.

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  • Awarded Top 50 Elite Junior Golf Coach in USA!

    January 6th, 2017 | Brech's Blog | BCGA | Comments Off on Awarded Top 50 Elite Junior Golf Coach in USA!

    Brech Spradley was recently honored as a Top 50 Elite Junior Golf Coach in USA.  Follow the link here:  http://futurechampionsgolf.com/2016-fcg-top-50-elite-junior-golf-coaches-usa-award/

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  • Honored with STPGA Harvey Penick Teacher of the Year Award!

    October 16th, 2015 | Brech's Blog | BCGA | Comments Off on Honored with STPGA Harvey Penick Teacher of the Year Award!

    Brech Spradley, BCGA Director of Instruction was the recipient of the 2015 STPGA Harvey Penick Teacher of the Year award.  You can see all of the STPGA Section Award winners at www.stpga.com.

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