My right hand is too weak, so Anthony decides I should try the baseball grip
Because of my small hands, my grip is too strong so Anthony decides to change it to a baseball grip. I get a blister, but my clubhead speed improves.
A golfing holiday that comes at the perfect time to consolidate my swing
Two months into my 17 to 12 handicap challenge, I'm doing well. I'm planning on using my golfing holiday in Portugal to consolidate my swing.
I develop a slice and Anthony helps me fix it
The most annoying thing ever: after a spell of good golf, I develop a slice. Thankfully, Anthony comes to the rescue by channeling John Lennon again.
Swing update: getting there with the backswing and tweaking the clubface
Tweaking my swing: the backswing is now much better, but I need to learn to open my clubface when I take my stance, as it's too closed.
The Dan Plan: putting the 10,000 hours of practice theory to the test
The Dan Plan: can a non-golfer become a professional by committing to 10,000 hours of practice in six years?
I decide to never ever practice again, then I change my mind
I almost quit and I vow never to practice, then Anthony performs a Jedi trick to improve my swing and the world is a good place again.
The first lesson: improving my swing by working on my takeaway
My first lesson was about improving my swing, starting with my takeaway, and Anthony told me I needed to stop playing and get practicing #alreadyfrustrated
Simple putting exercise to practice at home (or at work)
My putting is at best average and one of my problems is that I don’t hit the ball straight. This simple exercise is really good to improve that particular aspect of putting. Next week: chipping into...
The round after the day before: implementing Anthony’s tips
I implement three tips to improve my scoring: line up my ball, use my pitching wedge instead of my lob wedge and slow down my swing. It pays off.
Project 17 to 12 handicap: we have a plan
Defining a strategy with my pro to lower my handicap, with an added incentive for him.