20/06/2026
How do you measure improvement in golf?
Is it your handicap coming down? Is it beating your friends more often?
For me, improvement is being able to hit shots under tournament pressure that I know I can hit on the range. It’s also about my bad shots changing over time.
A few years ago, I fought a hook for a long time. If I hooked one shot during a round, I couldn’t stop it. Now, that’s largely a thing of the past. But that didn’t happen overnight. It came from working on the same things for years, checking the same fundamentals repeatedly, and staying committed to the objectives and plan I’d put in place.
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve played in a few tournaments—some good, some not so good. Regardless of the score, I’ve hit shots where the outcome wasn’t perfect, but I’ve moved in a way that I simply couldn’t have a year or two ago.
Most importantly, under pressure, I haven’t fallen back into the movements or shot patterns that feel comfortable but that I know aren’t right for me. I’ve stayed committed to the process.
That’s why sticking to your blueprint is so important. Real improvement isn’t always reflected in the score straight away. Often, it’s seen in your ability to trust and execute the right patterns when it matters most.
