Face First Golf

04/04/2024

Back in the day it was common to hear players say you have to get worse before you get better.
In today's episode, I explain why it makes sense that we used to think that.
Of course, today it's all about the quick fix.
Neither is actually true.
There is no quick fix.
But you also don't have to get worse before you get better.
There's a way to make steady progress over the long term WITHOUT having to go backwards.
It lies in developing the skill of adopting a different mindset for PLAYING golf vs PRACTICING golf.
If you care about playing better, you're probably going to work on your game.
And that means making changes.
But the "quick fixers" don't tell you about this key mental skill that anyone can develop so you that you don't have to struggle on the course just because you're going through a swing change.
That's what today's podcast is about.

To listen on Apple Podcasts... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-face-first-golf-podcast/id1702963344?i=1000651424407

To listen on Spotify... https://spotify.link/4mYW161swIb

‎Show The Face First Golf Podcast, Ep #28 Do you have to get worse before you get better? - Apr 4, 2024

04/03/2024

The driving range is NOT where you fix your swing.
The driving range is where you hit 200 balls with 7 different swing thoughts.
On the driving range, a lot of players wonder... Am I crazy or is this not doing any good at all?
You're not crazy!
There are 2 big problems on the range.
The first is that nobody will do the small swing work that's required to make big swing changes at the range.
The second problem at the range is that you get distracted by ball flight.
Instead of working on what you came to work on, you end up trying different things to correct ball flight.
The driving range does serve a purpose - it's where you work on turning off mechanical swing thoughts and making swings fully locked onto your target.
That's what today's podcast is about.
To listen on spotify click here... https://spotify.link/LUqN7VWLuIb
To listen on Apple Podcasts click here... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-face-first-golf-podcast/id1702963344?i=1000651309353

‎Show The Face First Golf Podcast, Ep #27 You don't fix your swing on the driving range - Apr 3, 2024

04/02/2024

I'll just admit it...
I must not be as good as all the other online coaches, so here's my confession...
I CAN'T fix your swing in just 10 swings on the driving range so that you never miss another shot again. 😃
Today's podcast explains the process I use to help players fix their over the top swing and learn the effortless power forearm rollover release.
Real, permanent change...
is an INCREMENTAL process that happens over time and it requires making reps of good motion with smaller, slower swings.
You've got to walk before you run.
That's what today's podcast is about.
To listen on apple podcasts click this link... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-face-first-golf-podcast/id1702963344?i=1000651187295
To list on spotify click this link... https://spotify.link/0Ngbamn6sIb

Listen to this episode from The Face First Golf Podcast on Spotify. Today's episode is a little different. I recorded a video about how you need to walk before you run to make the big changes. It means learning good motion with small, slow swings before building it into your full swing at full speed...

03/20/2024

We've been talking a LOT about Driver lately in the Elite group.
So I decided to record a podcast on it.
I actually listened to this episode of the Face First Golf podcast in the car last night while I was driving around picking up the kids.
It's a little slow at the start, but it really picks up steam so hang in there if you give it a listen.
The second half is really meaty.
If you struggle with Driver, this is one you don't want to miss!
Apple podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-face-first-golf-podcast/id1702963344?i=1000649784420
Spotify link: https://spotify.link/k9GAP0FC7Hb

Listen to this episode from The Face First Golf Podcast on Spotify. Today’s discussion revolves around the importance of hitting the driver well, contrary to the common belief that short game is all that matters. Craig recounts a conversation with an experienced golfer who offered a simple yet pro...

11/09/2023

Face First Golf member, Woodrow Rogers, getting it done with a smooth 74. Way to go, Woodrow!

03/15/2023

Bubba Watson made my 10 year son's day yesterday!
https://vimeo.com/808038977/1587d33797

11/14/2022

Do you make this mistake in your backswing?
Click to find out.
Here's a 2 minute swing analysis of a member and the drill he used to fix his backswing.
https://facefirstgolf.com/perfect-start-to-the-backswing/

05/27/2016

Another beautiful day at the Gallery!

04/07/2016

Nate and I getting serious out at The Gallery this morning

01/14/2016

If you slice the ball off the tee, you have to see these two videos www.facefirstgolf.com

01/11/2016

Thought I would post a few pics from the last couple of days at The Gallery. I'm so truly grateful to have such a special place to shoot my lesson videos!

01/07/2016

When you get yourself in trouble, just get OUT of trouble!