Golf club refinishing is the art of taking an old, used golf club and turning it into a brand new piece of art. Below are some of my own creations and I hope that as you create your projects you submit your photos to thediygolfer@gmail.com. I will put them on this page with a link […]
Introduction to Instructional Content: Terminology
Welcome to the instructional series! This is the very first post in the series, and is meant to provide an overview of what is to come so that those reading do not find themselves lost or confused. Golf instruction can become quite confusing at times if the instructor does not clarify their methods beforehand. Although […]
Zone Golf Book Review
Zone Golf is a slightly different type of mental book than most. Kelly Sullivan Walden created this work as a way to train the average person the technique of self hypnosis for peak sport performance. She has recorded several audio scripts that come on the accompanying CD. These scripts are great to listen to before […]
Zen Golf Book Review
This book is a great introduction to a practice called “mindfulness” applied to golf. Mindfulness is very similar to meditation, which is a more common phrase thrown around these days. When you read Dr. Parent’s book, you will begin to understand how to manage your emotions, and play your best golf. Have you ever been […]
How to Buy a Set of Golf Clubs
If I had to take a guess, I would say that 90% of the people reading this have only a small idea as to what equipment they should be using. The golf industry has grown tremendously over the past decade, and as a result, buying the right equipment has become harder and harder. If you […]
The Mental Art of Putting Book Review
If the title didn’t give it away, this book helps anyone looking to improve their putting game between the ears. I admit, I haven’t read the book all the way through, but that might just be the beauty of it! The Mental Art of Putting is a great reference book, because the table of contents […]
The Inner Game of Golf Book Review
Unfortunately, I borrowed this book from a friend when I read it, so I no longer have it as a reference. I wanted to write a brief summary of the book anyways, because it provided me with an actionable playing strategy that I still use to this day. The author of this book is actually […]
The Importance of Lie Angles in Golf
If you are in the majority, you probably don’t know what a lie angle is in golf. I hope that by the end of this post, you have a deeper understanding of what a golf club lie angle is, and why it is extremely important for your golf game. After explaining the significance of lie […]
How I Play Golf Book Review
If you are just starting out, this a great book to get you on your feet. There are tons of pictures to help you understand the concepts, and the book covers all of the absolute basics that are so crucial in developing a solid golf game. The book starts out by introducing you to the […]
Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book Review
It is one of the shortest golf books out there, but the lessons in it are priceless classics. Harvey Penick was the long time teacher of Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite, and gives advice from a golf instructor’s point of view. I believe the book contains around 90 lessons from Penick’s years of teaching. If […]
