Trouble Shooting Archives

Stand on the Target Line, Not to the Side

by John Hughes | Jul 21, 2021 | Aim, Alignment, Breaking 100, Consistency, Improvement Plan, Practice, Pre-Shot Routine, Preparation, Prioritizing, Routine, Trouble Shooting

How do you insure you are able to aim and align correctly? Simple, stand on the target line, not beside it! If you’re a loyal John Hughes Golf follower, you know how important alignment is to you and your golf game. I’ve authored plenty of blog posts, magazine...

Similarities of Preparing for a Hurricane and Preparing to Play Golf

by John Hughes | Sep 4, 2019 | Equipment, Escape Shots, Organization, Passion, Patience, Preparation, Prioritizing, Rain Gloves, Rain Suit, Time Management, Trouble Shooting, Umbrella, Wisdom

I had some time on my hands the past few days due to Hurricane Dorian. Golf Course is closed, High School Golf cancelled, and all home preparations are accomplished early. With this extra time I began to realize efforts I’ve made the last 2 out of 3 years to...

Why are you not Consistent? Or are You?

by John Hughes | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog, Consistency, Goal Setting, Golf Instruction, Improvement Plan, Mental Side of Golf, Patience, Post-Shot Evaluation, Practice, Pre-Shot Routine, Prioritizing, Routine, Setting Goals, Skill Building, Trouble Shooting, Uncategorized

Why are You not Consistent? Or Are You? I always ask a new client what they want to accomplish within any Coaching Program. The Number 1 answer is almost always, “I want to be more consistent.” My reply is almost always, “Why are you not...

5 Possible One Word Golf Answers to this Universal Phrase

by John Hughes | Jun 20, 2018 | Decision Making, Goal Setting, Golf Instruction, Improvement Plan, Prioritizing, Skill Building, Trouble Shooting

5 Possible One Word Golf Answers to this Universal Phrase And One Word You Should Always Avoid You might remember this phrase from school, or from someone who had your best interest at heart. If you aim at _______________, you hit _________________. Can you fill in...

What is Your “Go To Shot”?

by John Hughes | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog, Decision Making, Escape Shots, FUN, Goal Setting, Golf Instruction, Practice Swings, Pressure, Prioritizing, Routine, Set-Up, Setting Goals, Skill Building, Trouble Shooting

What is Your “Go To Shot”? Your golf ball is not in the best position. Making par is critical at this point in your round. What shot will you choose to hit that insures your best possible chance to make Par? In this situation, most golfers have a “Go To Shot” they...