Published by USGA The U.S. National Development Program Grant application is NOW OPEN! The U.S. National Development Program Grant is designed to mitigate barriers of cost to promising junior golfers who demonstrate both the financial need and the potential to progress through the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) pathway. Grants up to $10,000 will [...]
DR. TOM DORSEL, PH.D. Football provides a good comparison for three kinds of golfers: The grinders, the high-flyers, and then there’s Tiger. Grinders Grinders on the golf course are like old style fullbacks, the power running backs in football. They are steady, grind it out, hold onto the ball, 5 yards and a cloud [...]
First Published By Golfwire First-of-its-kind team golf competition sanctioned by PGA TOUR Champions featured Team International, Team Europe and Team USA battling for international pride and global bragging rights BRADENTON, FLORIDA – David Toms won Presidents Cups for the United States in 2005, 2007 and 2011, and now, 12 years after his last team golf [...]
By Michael Burcin, UP Consulting There is a recent argument of have kids changed, parents parenting style is not the same, or has society in general affected how kids and parents both fill their stereotypical roles? I will let you argue that case, but there are things to remember when being a supportive golf [...]
By Brendan Ryan Over a decade ago, the prominent Duke Professor and researcher, Dan Ariely, authored a seminal work titled "The Honest Truth About Dishonesty." Ariely's intellectual work delved into the human inclination to gently bend the rules. In academia, such transgressions have historically led to banishment. However, this has not transferred into the [...]
By Roger Knick, The Golf Performance Center What does it mean to have growth mindset… Understanding why we make certain decisions is important to our growth potential as a golfer but more importantly who we are. Depending on your mindset which is developed early on in our lives, you can limit your success in [...]
By Haley Wilson, First Published on PGA.com Team Texas turned hometown heroes with its victory at the 2023 13u National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship today. With the sun setting and ESPN cameras rolling, No. 2 seed Team Texas (Farmers Branch) defeated No. 4 seed Team Utah (Lehi) 6.5 - 5.5 in the [...]
First published by Today's Junior Golfer Their dream? To become the first twin sisters on the LPGA tour! They may have to wait awhile to achieve this record-breaking goal, but the journey will no doubt be a fun and exciting one! Today’s Junior Golfer (TJG) caught up with the Junior Golfing Chen sisters, officially ranked #33 & [...]
By Tim King In the dynamic world of junior golf, where young talents nurture their skills and set high goals, the concept of round progression plays a pivotal role. Understanding and mastering this crucial aspect can transform a junior golfer's game and mindset, paving the way for success both on and off the course. [...]
First Published in Amateur Golf The USGA and The R&A today announced the first update to the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) as part of an ongoing review of the Rules of Handicapping™ and Course Rating System™ with a continued emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and equity. The latest revisions will go into effect beginning [...]
