by Michael Riggs “I mean, come on, get real. Afraid of success? That’s ridiculous. Why do you think I practice, and sacrifice, and train, and compete, anyway? To succeed!! I’ve …
Ready. Aim. Fire.
by Michael Riggs Sloooow play isn’t only frustrating, it is also unnecessary. The best news is that quickening your play will lower your scores. I work with talented amateur and …
Thanks, Mrs. Carlisle
by Michael Riggs We all remember our third grade teacher telling us about the three tenses of verbs; past, present, and future. What Mrs. Carlsile left out, though, was to …
Disconnect
There is something very unnatural with the cultural obsession to have to be connected 24/7. Whether texting buddies while out on a date, IM’ing during the work day, or walking …
Who are you?
Do you remember the great British band, The Who, and the title of one of their best-selling albums, Who Are You? Lead singer, Roger Daltry, has something to teach us …
Sure, I Can
Gaining, or regaining, confidence is critical to long term success and satisfaction for a player. Many young players take confidence for granted. Their belief, or “knowing”, that they have the ability to …
Win or Go Home
How to Win Single Elimination Tournament Play It all comes down to this game. All of the off season planning and preparation, the long days and weeks working to get …
The Perfect Practice
“I can’t seem to get my success on the range to translate onto the course.” “I practice on a regular basis, but I am not seeing much improvement with my …
First tee jitters…bring ‘em on!
by Michael Riggs I work with talented amateur and professional golfers on a daily basis, helping each to think and play more effectively. They come to me for a variety …
Opportunity Knocks.
by Michael Riggs Tough times are the mother of ingenuity, creativity, and the development of strong character. It isn’t hard to find a poor soul that is facing genuine hardship …