The Face First Golf Podcast

Today, I share a personal story about a rough round of golf I had, and how journaling helped me pinpoint the issue with my swing. Then we get into a topic that keeps coming up during the Live Lesson Friday sessions that I do weekly via Zoom with the members... keeping your elbows together for a better shoulder turn, better synchronization, and better tempo.  Then I share my favorite training aid for making your range sessions better.  As always... Remember the #1 key to improvement... one coach, one voice. Turn off the tips, practice daily for just 10 minutes, and see the difference.  Visit facefirstgolf.com to contact me or book a Zoom session with me. Let's get you on the proven path to your best golf!

The force was with Bryson on US Open Sunday.  Today I tell a story of how I used to feel about Bryson and how that all changed in March of 2023 when he went out of his way to spend some real quality time with my 12 year old son.  It's something neither of us will ever forget.  Then we break down the shot that made history.  The WAY he decided to play it was, like so many other things about his game, unconventional.  You're going to see that shot replayed over and over whether you like it or not.  Hopefully my explanation of WHAT he did and WHY he did it will make watching it a million times in the coming years even more interesting. 

Today we're laying out the stages to improvement.  Where are you in these stages? And do you really HAVE to do anything? Just knowing where you are and understanding the stages is progress in itself.  Give yourself grace and don't put pressure on yourself.  You are where you should be and you'll take the next steps when your ready.  And you'll do it from an informed perspective.   

Today, I've got a fresh story for you. Yesterday, on the seventh hole at Gallery North Course in Marana, Arizona, my buddy Josh hit his tee shot into a bunker. He had that long bunker shot that everyone dreads - about 40 yards. He hit a 60-degree lob wedge and came up way short. Here's where it gets interesting: I had him switch to a 46-degree pitching wedge and hit the same shot. The result? Two out of three within ten feet. The lesson here is about using the right club and avoiding deceleration. Most players swing too easy, fearing they'll hit the ball first. Instead, you need to swing with enough speed to get the sand—and the ball—out of the bunker. When practicing, focus on hitting the sand with enough speed to throw it out of the bunker. Keep your weight on your front foot and target a specific grain of sand. This precision will build your confidence and improve your bunker shots. For distances, use a 56-degree sand wedge up to 20 yards, a 52-degree gap wedge for 20-30 yards, a pitching wedge for 30-45 yards, and a 9-iron for 50 yards. Practice these adjustments, and you'll see a huge improvement. If you're ready to take your game to the next level, shoot me a text at 480-375-5393.  If you want to chat with me on Zoom, go to https://facefirstgolf.com/talk-to-craig/.  

When it comes to improving your game, most people "play the field" to their own detriment.  I got the idea for today's episode from a podcast I listened to by Alex Hormozi - a business mogul who's in his 30's and worth over $200 million.  He said that before he got married, he spent 40% of his time "chasing tail" - his words not mine - haha! And getting married freed up 40% of his time.  He was relating the same concept to business owners. He said most business owners waste 40% of their time thinking about side hustle businesses or other opportunities that are a waste of time. The real opportunity is in growing their core business, but they never "get married" to their business and put all their effort into what is really their bread and butter.  Isn't it the same with your golf game? There's too much information available out there.  And most players don't have the discipline to tune out the noise and focus on what matters.  And what matters if you're a 12+ handicap player is learning to swing from the inside on the downswing and release the club.  That's the skill you need to break through to get to the next level.  But most players never "marry their game" and spend their time "chasing tail" instead.  They listen to every tip online whether or not it even applies to them.  They'd be better served chipping away at learning the only thing that matters... Building the skill of swinging the club from the inside and making a powerful forearm rollover release.  Take Micheline from Canada, for example. She has put in the work and stayed focused on just those 2 things for almost 2 years now. Her first year with Face First Golf, she shot an 86 - a personal best by a long shot.  Now a year later she just shot 82. This is what happens when you make the decision to "marry your golf game" and focus on what matters.  If you're ready to take your game to the next level, shoot me a text at 480-375-5393.  If you want to chat with me on Zoom, go to https://facefirstgolf.com/talk-to-craig/.  

The reality is, while it DOES take consistent work to improve, most players are making it WAY harder than it needs to be. HINT: It's NOT about spending hours at the range. Unfortunately, less than 1% of golfers will ever break through because they keep jumping from one method to another or spend too much time hitting balls at the range without purpose. The key is quality practice at home. Aim for 80% of your practice to be at home, making good quality repetitions without the distraction of ball flight. (YES! It will translate to the course) A simple area of focus to improve your swing is to understand how what your elbows should feel like they are doing through the swing. Keep your trail elbow pointed down in the backswing and your lead elbow down in the follow-through to avoid common issues like the flying elbow and chicken wing. You can also use a thin towel under your arms or an elastic band above your elbows to help keep good form and arm structure. Remember, practicing at home with focused, quality swings will lead to better results on the course. So get a net, practice at home, and watch your game improve. Thanks for tuning in! If you're ready to take your game to the next level, shoot me a text at 480-375-5393.  If you want to chat with me on Zoom, go to https://facefirstgolf.com/talk-to-craig/.  

Center face contact is crucial for pure, powerful shots.  But so many players don't even know where they're hitting the ball on the face.  Do you know where you hit it on the face? The easiest way to find out is to spray foot powder on your club face.  And you can skip the fancy $13 sprays with a picture of a golfer on it and grab a $5 can of Dr. Scholl's instead. It's the same thing. You'll quickly learn whether you tend to miss it on the toe or the heel. And just being aware of it helps you improve it. It's the simplest way to create a feedback loop that helps you build the skill of pure contact for shots that explode off the club face.  If you're ready to take your game to the next level, shoot me a text at 480-375-5393.  If you want to chat with me on Zoom, go to https://facefirstgolf.com/talk-to-craig/.  

Too often, players misidentify their main issues.  You might THINK hanging back on your back foot is the root cause of your inconsistency like the member I use as an example in today's podcast. More often than not though, there's something else going on - a root cause that you'd never identify on your own.  You might have an open clubface due to a weak grip or a cupped lead wrist at the top of the swing causing an open club face. That might be the REAL cause of your poor ball striking.  But you can FEEL hanging back and assume it's to blame.   Very few players hone in on the root cause on their own.  And if you don't hone in on the root cause, you might find yourself spinning your wheels indefinitely.  That's why I recommend letting ME diagnose YOU... at least until you really understand THE swing and YOUR swing.  If you're ready to take your game to the next level, shoot me a text at 480-375-5393.  If you want to chat with me on Zoom, go to https://facefirstgolf.com/talk-to-craig/      

Today we're talking what we're always talking about - the TRUTH about improving your game.  Every week we do Live Lesson Friday where members send in their swings for my personal feedback and today we're putting a few members in the spotlight and sharing what they've been able to accomplish with 10 minute at-home daily practice sessions.  You can do it too!  

Are you one of those players who has fallen in love with your 56 degree sand wedge or even your 60 degree lob wedge from around the green? Today we're talking about a better way to get the ball close to the hole and shave strokes.  And there's a TON of actionable stuff you can do right now.  We cover shot and club selection... how to pick your landing spot... the BLT setup for better contact and shots that role right up by the hole... PLUS a formula for picking your landing spot based on the club you choose.  Lower scores are on the way!

Motivation comes and goes as how you FEEL. That's why you can't rely on motivation to change your game (or to change anything else in your life for that matter). Change requires work. Fortunately, the work is simple... But simple does NOT mean easy.  It's simple because it's super easy to understand, and it only takes 5-10 minutes a day. And you can do it at home.  But the hard part is that it requires DISCIPLINE. CONSISTENCY matters.  It all means that if you only do the work when you're feeling motivated, you're not gonna do the work as often. And if you don't practice FREQUENTLY for SHORT PERIODS OF TIME, your rate of improvement slows. It's another one of those things that I learned in my years at Golftec. At Golftec, we were taught from day 1 to encourage our students to take lessons WEEKLY. And I was as skeptical about weekly lessons as our students were. In regular lessons from a driving range or teaching pro, it was pretty standard that you'd encourage students to take MONTHLY lessons at the most. The thinking was always that you need time to work on what you learned during the lesson and 3 or 4 weeks would give you time to engrain it. So at Golftec when we were taught to push weekly lessons, at first I thought what a lot our students thought... that it was probably just a way to get people to burn through lessons so they'd need to buy more. But then I started to see the difference in the rate of change of the weekly lesson takers vs the monthly lesson takers and it was a night and day difference. The weekly lesson takers made changes much faster than the monthly lesson takers. In many cases the monthly lesson takers rate of change was so slow as to be nearly imperceptible when looking at their swings on video. It turns out that "taking a few weeks" to work on it was really just the student working their way all the way back to their old habit. If they took weekly lessons, at least they would only work their way HALF way back to their old habit and they were reinforcing the new habit 3 to 4 times more often than the monthly lesson takers. The key phrase from that is "reinforcing the new habit". The more often you can do that, the better. That's why I encourage the daily practice at home habit. The more barriers to practice you can remove, the better. Having to go the range is a barrier. Even having to go to the garage to get your clubs is a barrier. So put your clubs (or at least a club) where you have your practice setup. I keep my clubs in my office and the net is right outside my office. That makes practice almost inevitable. And that's a good way to think about it. Do everything you can to... Make practice inevitable.

Most players don't practice at home. And if they DO practice at home, it's maybe 10-20% of their practice and the other 80-90% of their practice is at the range.  For effective skill building, we've got to reverse that.    

Here's what they are... Check your grip Set yourself up to practice at home Learn training vs trusting mode/read Golf is not a game of perfect by Bob Rotella Start working on chipping with a less lofted club This episode is packed with a LOT of actionable stuff!  Let's go!

Improving your game does NOT take a Herculean effort.  At Face First Golf we work smarter, not harder.  Real improvement comes from doing the little things day in and day that add up to big things... like reducing your handicap by a third like Ben Miller did.  With 1000 days to go until his 60th birthday, Ben decided to do something golf related every one of those 1000 days.  He shares his story in today's podcast. 

Every master of his craft needs his tools.  In this episode I'm sharing audio from one of the first videos you get after signing up.  There are 7 you're going to need and you can get all of them for less than $100.  Set yourself up for success!

What a great live lesson Friday we had this morning! Great attendance, great interaction, and just a fast paced ride to improving your grip among other things.  Mastering your golf swing is just like mastering anything else. And I got reminded of it when my wife and I started dance lessons this week.  I'm no dancer, and it put me in that space that you'll be in when you finally decide to give up the gimmicks and quick fixes.  You've got to pick it up and put it down over and over to create more beginnings and endings to see through the big changes you need to make to play this game at a new level.  You'll feel like you have 2 left feet at first.  But then it will start coming easy.  The journey is the goal. Thanks for listening!  

The 3 previous episodes were about the 3 myths of golf improvement.  Today I wanted to summarize all 3 and add the 4 pillars of success in improving your game.  Thanks for checking it out! Craig

Have you ever heard that when it comes to improving your game you have get worse before you better? These days we only hear about quick fixes.  But there's a good reason that old school prevailing thought was that you have to get worse before you get better.  It's all explained in today's podcast along with the exact way you can ensure you can go through any swing change without ever having to worry about going backwards. 

The driving range is NOT where you fix your swing.  The driving range is where you hit 200 balls with 7 different swing thoughts.  On the driving range, a lot of players wonder... Am I crazy or is this not doing any good at all? You're not crazy! There are 2 big problems on the range.  The first is that nobody will do the small swing work that's required to make big swing changes at the range.  The second problem at the range is that you get distracted by ball flight.  Instead of working on what you came to work on, you end up trying different things to correct ball flight.  The driving range does serve a purpose - it's where you work on turning off mechanical swing thoughts and making swings fully locked onto your target. 

Today's episode is a little different.  I recorded a video about how you need to walk before you run to make the big changes.  It means learning good motion with small, slow swings before building it into your full swing at full speed.  The video I recorded got a little long - 8 minute or so. And it was a pretty in depth explanation of the concept of starting small and slow and building on it.  So I decided to make the audio from that video into a podcast.   

Today's episode dives deep into one of our favorite topics: the grip. Ever heard of a strong grip? Well, if your handicap's over 12, you might want to listen up. Picture that neutral grip—yeah, that V between your thumb and forefinger? Let's make sure it's pointed in the right direction. And hey, weak grip creep? It's real, and it leads to trouble. So, members, time to check that grip. Not a member yet? Well, head over to facefirstgolf.com and let's talk serious game improvement. See you next time!  

Craig kicks off the episode with a candid discussion about the reality of improving your golf game. He emphasizes the necessity of hard work and consistency over time to see real improvement. Lesson 1: Start Small to Make Big Changes Drawing on his 25 years of teaching experience, Craig talks about why starting with small swings at slow speed small is key. Trying to make big swing changes at full speed and length just doesn't work. Start with slow, short swings, gradually ramping up as your mechanics improve. Lesson 2: Invest in Yourself Wisely YouTube videos and generic lesson programs don't get it done. Invest your time and effort wisely, focusing on short, frequent practice sessions at home. 

Stage 1: Starting with Zero Knowledge: This is  where every golfer begins, knowing nothing about the technicalities of the game. Stage 2: Getting Stuck in Online Programs and YouTube: Next comes the phase where you might find yourself endlessly scrolling through online lesson programs and watching countless YouTube tutorials. While these resources can boost your confidence temporarily, they often fall short in addressing your fundamental swing issues. Stage 3: Transitioning to One-on-One Lessons: Feeling stuck with online resources, you might decide to invest in one-on-one lessons. While this personalized approach is a step up, without long-term commitment and focused practice, you might still struggle to see significant improvement. Stage 4: Embracing Long-Term Commitment to Improvement: Now, here's where the real transformation happens. It's about committing to long-term improvement through consistent lessons over time. Players who embrace this approach not only make tangible swing changes but also develop a deep understanding of their game and the patience required for lasting improvement.  

Today's discussion revolves around the importance of hitting the driver well, contrary to the common belief that short game is all that matters. Craig recounts a conversation with an experienced golfer who offered a simple yet profound insight into improving his swing. He dissects the mechanics of the swing, particularly focusing on achieving depth at the top of the backswing. This depth allows for a better delivery of the club path from the inside on the downswing. The episode emphasizes the differences between irons and driver. While irons require a downward strike to create backspin, the driver benefits from an upward strike for less backspin, higher trajectory, and more roll. A key takeaway is the significance of initiating the backswing with the trail hip, which naturally leads to a better shoulder turn without overcomplicating the process. Craig also introduces the concept of "Grip, Hip, Skip" as a mnemonic for remembering key aspects of the swing. Throughout the episode, Craig emphasizes the potential for fast improvement with the right adjustments.

Coming to you from sunny Marana, Arizona, I've got my eyes set on my trusty net, gearing up for our weekly Live Lesson Fridays. Picture this: players from all corners of the globe connecting via Zoom, sharing swings, and getting personalized lessons right from the comfort of their own home. Now, let's talk practice. Ever feel like you're just spinning your wheels at the driving range? That's where home practice comes in clutch. It's about targeted, focused sessions that actually make a difference, all without the hassle of a commute. Think 5 to 10 minutes a day, honing in on your specific areas for improvement. But why practice at home? Because consistency is key. Mastery isn't built in marathon sessions at the range; it's crafted through frequent, intentional practice. And that's exactly what we aim for with Live Lesson Fridays: cutting through the noise and zeroing in on the actionable steps that will level up your game. And let's not forget the power of community. Surrounding yourself with like-minded players on the same journey can be a game-changer. That's why our members rave about the supportive atmosphere in our Facebook group and the invaluable insights they gain from watching each other's lessons. If you're ready to take your game to the next level, why not give us a shot? Head over to facefirstgolf.com and sign up for our $1 trial. No strings attached, just real, actionable advice to help you play your best.  

I'm pumped to be back on the podcast, and what better way to kick things off than by talking about transformation. You know, that feeling of looking in the mirror and barely recognizing yourself because you've crushed your goals? That's what I'm going for, not just with my own health (hence the 75 Hard challenge I'm starting - wish me luck!), but also with your golf game. Now, I know what you're thinking: "75 days to transform my swing? No way!" But hear me out. This isn't about endless hours on the range beating balls into oblivion. It's about focused practice, consistency, and a healthy dose of discipline. Here's the deal for our newest Face First Golf members: Master the fundamentals: We've got a 14-day intensive packed with the 4 key elements that will take your game to the next level. Practice makes progress: Forget the marathon sessions. Just 5-10 minutes a day at home is all you need to groove these new skills. Face your fears: Our Live Lesson Fridays are a game-changer, even if you're nervous about sending in your swing. Trust me, everyone's there to learn and grow together. Level up your knowledge: Grab a copy of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. This book is pure gold, not just for golf, but for life in general. The truth is, transformation is within reach. Just 44 days from now, your understanding of the swing, your actual swing itself, and your overall game could be completely different. Imagine what that looks like in 75 days, 90 days, or even six months! So ditch the body-wracking marathons and embrace the power of discipline and focused practice. Head over to FaceFirstGolf.com to learn more and get started. Let's transform your game together! See you next time!

In this episode, Craig delves into a topic that many golfers can relate to—the importance of getting a head start on your golf game for future success. We often make the mistake of thinking that the issues we're facing right now are solely a result of our current actions. However, in golf and life, there's a lag time, typically ranging from 60 to 120 days, before our present efforts bear fruit. Craig highlights the common human tendency to expect immediate results. We tend to believe that if we work hard today, we should see the fruits of our labor right away. But that's not how it works in golf or in life. What we do today is like writing the headlines of our lives for the next few months. The core message here is clear: if you want to be at the top of your game in March, April, or May, the time to start is now, not when those months arrive. Craig discusses the notion of discipline and consistency, key elements for improving your golf game. Discipline, in this context, means having the ability to stick to your practice routine even when you don't particularly feel like doing it. It's about doing what's necessary to achieve your goals. The importance of daily five-minute practice sessions at home is emphasized as a means to foster consistency. These short daily routines help ingrain your desired changes over time. Moving on, Craig delves into the distinction between short-term fixes and long-term improvements in golf. Short-term fixes, which can be seen in the 14-day intensive program, provide quick solutions to specific issues that can lead to immediate improvements. However, it's made clear that these are not the same as the long-term changes required to tackle fundamental problems. Craig then delves into the concept of lag time, particularly in the context of significant swing changes. It takes time for your efforts to result in a lasting transformation. In this context, the lag time can range from six months to a year. The transition from an over-the-top swing with a chicken wing to a more effective inside path with a forearm rollover release is discussed. The importance of timing and the release is underlined. Craig distinguishes between short-term improvements and long-term swing changes, highlighting that the latter requires consistent practice and a willingness to adapt to the new mechanics. The conversation shifts towards understanding the stages of making a swing change, from being unaware of the issue to reaching a point where it becomes second nature. The ultimate goal is unconscious competence, where the new swing feels natural on the course. The importance of frequent, short practice sessions at home is stressed. These sessions are not only more effective in rewiring your brain but also more practical than marathon range sessions, which often lead to distractions and inconsistent practice. The role of Live Lesson Fridays is explored, where members can receive immediate feedback and learn to develop their "eye" for their swing. Craig notes that having a clear understanding of what you're working on can greatly boost motivation for practice.  

Craig kicks off the podcast by debunking the myth that improving your game is a Herculean task. He emphasizes that the real challenge lies in the inconsistency of methods and swing thoughts, rather than the difficulty of the game itself. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of taking action. Craig discusses the concept of "live lesson Fridays," where members send in their swings for analysis and receive live lessons. He shares a specific case of a player named Jim, who had issues with a closed club face in both the backswing and downswing. By identifying the problem and taking action, Jim was on the path to improvement. Craig also talks about the common problems golfers face, like the inability to release the club properly. He highlights the significance of learning to release the club to generate power and control in your shots. The podcast delves into the dangers of procrastination, including the habit of watching endless YouTube videos or switching from one program to another without taking any action. Craig encourages listeners to move past perfectionism and to start working on their game, emphasizing that improvement is a process. Additionally, Craig shares insights into his approach to swing analysis, emphasizing the importance of practical and concise analysis that enables faster progress. If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to become part of a welcoming community of players who are working together toward conquering their over the top swings and chicken wings for good, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a release so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you.

The highlight of this episode is the success story of Micheline, a determined golfer from Ontario, Canada, who exemplifies the journey to improvement. Micheline is a Type-A personality with high expectations, and she was ready to conquer the game.  Her story is about ups and downs and her journey is a testament to the power of persistence. Craig discusses the challenges faced by Type-A personalities, like Micheline, in the game of golf. While their determination is an asset, the patience required in golf can also be a valuable lesson for them. The podcast underscores the importance of embracing the process and not getting discouraged by setbacks. It's not a linear path, but a constant process of improvement. The message is to find something, whether it's Face First Golf or another program, and stick with it. Craig signs off by reminding listeners that improvement comes from consistent, small daily actions. Golf doesn't bend to your will; it's about building confidence, knowledge, and your swing over time. The key is to fall in love with the process. If you're ready to write an improvement story of your own, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn more about Craig's 44-day plan to unlock the effortless power that is already inside you.   

The Face First Golf podcast, hosted by Craig Jones, is dedicated to improving your golf game. Craig has 25 years of experience as a golf coach and has helped over 20,000 players improve their game through online learning. Episode Overview In this episode, Craig discusses the reality of improving your golf game, especially if you're a 12+ handicap player. Understanding the Struggle Craig emphasizes that improving your game is not about jumping from one method to another or hitting balls at the range with multiple swing thoughts. The real challenge is in building skills that show up on the golf course and help you break through the barriers that most high handicap players face. Craig's Personal Journey Craig shares his personal journey in golf, starting as a bus driver at the Keystone Ski Resort and transitioning to golf. He highlights that he was once a 15 handicap player in his twenties and has learned valuable insights over the last 25 years. The Nature of Golf Improvement Golf is often described as a series of waves, where you catch great waves, ride them for a while, but also experience inevitable dips. Craig uses the analogy of surfing to illustrate the ups and downs in golf. Community Support Being part of a community is essential in golf improvement, especially when facing challenging times. Craig references the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and how it can be applied to golf practice. Live Lesson Fridays Craig discusses the "Live Lesson Fridays" where members send in their swings, and he provides live feedback and analysis. This creates a strong sense of community and helps members develop an eye for the swing. The Power of Self-Analysis Craig encourages golfers to read their own "book" and look within themselves to understand their own swings. He discourages excessive reliance on external solutions and instead promotes internal self-improvement. Consistency in Learning Consistency is key in golf improvement, and Craig advises sticking with one program or method to achieve deep learning and understanding. He recommends Face First Golf for personalized feedback and improvement. Parting Advice Craig's final advice is to fall in love with the process of improvement, expect ups and downs, and have patience with yourself. He highlights that the little things you do today will shape your future golf game. Closing Remarks The episode ends with a reminder that unlocking the potential for effortless power in your golf swing can be achieved with five-minute daily practice sessions at home. To learn more about Craig's 44-day plan for to learn to swing from the inside and release the club for effortless power... visit facefirstgolf.com.

This is something that is missed in so many lesson programs. They just don't talk about the process of making a swing change. And if you don't know the process, you're going to get derailed over and over and over because bumps in the road are going to come up that are 100% predictable.  But if you don't understand the process, you'll think there's something wrong with you when in fact, what you are going through in the course of that swing change is 100% normal and you should be celebrating it because it's just another milestone of where you are in the process of improvement. So here are the stages of making a swing change. Unconscious Incompetence Conscious Incompetence Conscious Competence Unconscious Competence When you learn the stages and where you are within those stages, improvement becomes so much easier to understand and less frustrating.  If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to become part of a welcoming community of players who are working together toward conquering their over the top swings and chicken wings for good, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a release so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you.  

You know the Face First Golf podcast is where we face the truth.  But what's the truth about quick fixes in golf? Does the quick fix exist? My answer might surprise you.  Give it a listen! If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to become part of a welcoming community of players who are working together toward conquering their over the top swings and chicken wings for good, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a release so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you.

I'm not proud of it, but I used to tell tales of overnight fixes in my own marketing.  But more than ever, I think people are craving the truth.  If you're here, you're probably one of them.  In this episode, I get a bit granular about the iterations of Face First Golf and how we ended up with the current version that is helping players who have tried to fix their over the top swings for years with no luck.  You CAN handle the truth.  By the way... If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to become part of a welcoming community of players who are working together toward conquering their over the top swings and chicken wings for good, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a release so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you.

If you heard part 1 (the previous episode), you understand things that most players never do like... Why MOST time spent on the range is a waste... AND... Why ball flight can be a distraction and seeing ball flight while practicing can actually SLOW or STOP your progress.  Those things are 100% true.  But today I want to qualify the statement that the range is a waste of time.  Because there ARE times when ball flight is all that matters.  Give it a listen! By the way... If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to become part of a welcoming community of players who are working together toward conquering their over the top swings and chicken wings for good, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a release so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you.

Most players think of the driving range as the place you go to improve your game.  But is that really the case? Could there be a better way? The answer is YES! If you're ready to stop the madness of marathon ball beating sessions and learn a better way to improve faster with less effort, this one's for you.  If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to become part of a welcoming community of players who are working together toward conquering their over the top swings and chicken wings for good, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a release so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you. 

For peak motivation, humans need to be working on a skill that's at the edge of their capabilities.  It can't be too hard.  And it can't be too easy.  It has to be just right.  That's the Goldilocks rule.  And today we're talking about how to apply it to improving your game.  If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to take action, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a forearm rollover release (instead of the dreaded chicken wing) so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you. 

Too many players end up "dabbling" with improving their game instead of taking real action.  If your handicap is over 12, the skill you have to learn to unlock the effortless power that's inside of you is the skill of swinging your downswing path from the inside and making a full forearm rollover release through and after impact.  And it CAN be learned.  But sadly the VAST majority of 12+ handicap players will never learn it simply because they don't understand the steps to taking a swing change from concept to the golf course.  And to be clear, making this change does take work. But it's not hard work and it's rewarding when you start to see it payoff because you went through the right steps the right way.  If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to take action, visit www.facefirstgolf.com to learn how to swing from the inside and make a forearm rollover release (instead of the dreaded chicken wing) so you can unlock the effortless power that's already inside of you.       

The VAST majority of players struggle with an over the top swing and an open club face. But which do you fix first? There is a definitive answer to the question.  Learn what it is so you can get to work on fixing the right thing first! As always, fee free to visit www.facefirstgolf.com to see if Face First Golf can help you. 

It's such a blast to sit down face to face with members and here their take on golf improvement for 12+ handicap players.  I always learn something and I hope you do too.  As always, feel free to visit www.facefirstgolf.com to see if Face First Golf can help you!

I've just released my New 14 Day Intensive and I've been getting a lot of questions about what it is. In short, it's 4 time tested principles of Face First Golf packed into 14 Days. So if you're game is stuck and you need to get unstuck you can visit facefirstgolf.com to try it for a dollar. So let's get into all the details.

Don Crouse shares how he went from hitting long irons or hybrids to short irons into greens after increasing his club head speed by 20 MPH.   

Enjoy this wide ranging conversation between Craig and long time Face First Golf member, Marc London.  Marc shares his journey to better golf and advice for others who want to improve their game.