BLOG

Big Tom Callahan was right

All week, we’ve been talking about this inner dialogue:  “I used to be able to do that.” Then we talked about the possibility that maybe age isn’t the real issue. Today, I want to leave you with one final thought as we head into the weekend. Five years from now is coming whether you’re

READ MORE »

The day you stopped seeing yourself as an athlete

Yesterday, I wrote about one of the most common phrases golfers say:  “I used to be able to do that.”  By the way, that phrase is like describing your fantasy football draft…nobody wants to hear about it:)  Today, I want to piggyback about why that phrase is so dangerous.  Because

READ MORE »

The most dangerous lie golfers tell themselves

I know you know the song “Glory Days” by The Boss.  Part of it is about a buddy who can’t get over his athleticism (baseball, specifically) peaked in high school.  Well, you’re not gonna like what I’m about to tell you, but…  We ALL have some version hiding in our

READ MORE »

Most golfers are training the wrong thing

ExteIs there anything better than ending US Open week on Father’s Day? I’ll already be looking forward to next year at Pebble as soon as the winners walk off the final green on Sunday. Now, down to business… I know a lot of golfers who are “in shape.”  They go

READ MORE »

We think we miss being younger…that’s not it.

Do you remember when your body wasn’t something you had to think about? You could get out of bed without making blue whale mating sounds. You could play all day, wake up the next morning, and do it again. You could make an athletic move without wondering whether your back, knee, shoulder, or

READ MORE »

What happened to the athlete you used to be?

Ahh, we made it back from an awesome family vacation in Colorado last week.  I put on my best Clark Griswold hat and drove the five of us the 850 miles from St. Louis to Denver.  That gives a fella a lot of time to think.  Here are a few

READ MORE »