This page brings together some of my writing, and the occasional interview, connected to the game and the business of golf. There are articles on coaching, player development, the politics of golf, the golf industry, personal stories, or simple advice I have found useful along the way.
Where to start
The courage to leave.
Byron Nelson stepped away from full-time tournament golf at 34 while still one of the best players in the world.
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Making peace with the game.
What happens when a golfer can no longer access the skills, confidence or performance they once had. It’s time to make peace with game.
When golf refuses to obey.
The game, rather rudely, refuses to bend to what we want. The gap between expectation and reality is where frustration takes hold.
Right here – right now.
Sometimes helping players is not about adding something new. It is about removing some of the weight they are carrying.
Thought leadership article.
The R&A asked me to reflect on the changes I have seen, explore the challenges golf faces, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
The trouble with trying harder.
What not to do when performance is not meeting our expectations.
The shots in between.
Growth rarely comes from perfect shots or complete disasters, it usually comes from the shots in between.
If you would like access to more golf pieces, please drop a line to tony@b-real.org