Competition

Competition is a Good Thing Don’t shy away from competition. Better to learn now than later how to compete. Life is full of miniature competitions every day. When you feel stressed or nervous or uncomfortable, tell yourself that competition is a good thing. The stress will help you grow and […]

Join Maggie and Coach Shelly Liddick (Bellevue University Women’s Golf Coach) as they talk about the differences in NCAA and NAIA.  Coach Liddick also gives tips on how to navigate the transition from high school to college golf and follow your passions!

I am going to play in an event (during the college golf season) that is within 50 miles of several college golf programs that interest me.  Should I write and/or call my schools of choice and ask them to come watch me play?  It is a good idea to look […]

Interview with World Golf Hall of Fame and LPGA Tour Winner, Juli Inkster

Dreams Do Come True I have read this article several times and keep it on my desk.  I made it a goal to reach out to Coach Brian Hearn (now at Centre College) and recently spoke with him. I was not disappointed as he recounted the article and we shared […]

Why Practice?   …or HOW to Prepare for Competition? How many times are you great at practice and poor in competition?  Probably more than you would like.  It is time to stop “practicing” and start having proper preparation for competition. Let’s think of it in terms of your classroom studies.  Would you […]

It is uncomfortable moving into arenas that are unknown to us, playing in front of a college coach, playing in the older age group, moving from junior golf to college golf, or even playing a more challenging golf course. When these uncomfortable situations present themselves, you have to draw on your […]

Janie H, from Indiana ask: What rating level should I play? Find Your Level is a very helpful place to begin with your junior golfer. Also, the W2G Ratings Guide was developed to track the progression of competitive play from junior (J) to amateur (A), and to open (O) events. […]

Here are some helpful tips on how to prepare for competition:   Start and end your practice with things that come easy (like a warm-up and cool-down in a workout) Challenge yourself in the middle of your practice (Stretch your limits- you should be shaking on the last putt- prepare […]

Prepare yourself for Competition Teach yourself to sink putts without fear 1. Use 1 ball 2.  Putt 9 times from 4-12 feet around 1-3 practice holes with relatively flat, straight putts alternating distances. Level I Goal:  Sink at least 5 putts while having the missed putts finish within the length […]