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• The A.N.S.W.E.R. to Tension and Pressure

  Would you like to perform better under pressure in any endeavor? If so, you absolutely can if you take a proactive role in managing your physical and mental state. Acute awareness of unfavorable mental and physical changes is fundamental to playing better... Posted Dec 08 2006, 10:24 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Breaking Slumps and Plateaus

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Maybe the single biggest handicap in golf is thinking too much and wanting too desperately to get good fast! While I love to see excited, passionate people playing the game, golf is a finesse sport that requires... Posted Nov 24 2006, 10:22 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Increase Consistency with Preshot Routines

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Preshot routines are powerful anchors for consistent performance. Proof that preshot routines really work is as close as your TV set. Observe your favorite professional golfer preparing for their tee shots... Posted Nov 10 2006, 10:20 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Swing Tips, Lisa Ann Hörst, Pre-shot Routine

• 4 Mental Training Strategies for Better Golf

  By Lisa Ann Horst, LPGA Class A Professional Want to drop five or more strokes from your handicap this season? Would you like to eliminate self-imposed pressure from tee to green? Do you desire a more consistent and enjoyable experience on the golf course... Posted Nov 03 2006, 10:18 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Mental Game, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Swing Training with the Feet-Together Drill: Part II

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Recently I introduced you to the Feet-Together Drill. This time I will reveal two more drills for strengthening your left side (for right handed players) and improving weight shift for full-swing shots. You... Posted Oct 20 2006, 10:13 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Swing Tips, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Taking Your Game to the Next Level!

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional What is the difference between a golfer who shoots in the 70s or 80s and a high-handicap golfer scoring in the 100s? You might think it's genetic giftedness that tips the scales most heavily. Others would... Posted Oct 13 2006, 09:54 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Swing Training with the Feet-Together Drill

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Regardless of your absolute ability, you can improve the quality of your swing--and fix certain swing errors--through use of targeted practice drills. In my book, Golf Training, I present seven swing-training... Posted Sep 29 2006, 09:51 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Drills, Swing Tips, Lisa Ann Hörst, Feet Together

• Conquering Fear from Tee to Green

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Fear kills performance. Period. In golf, the common killers are fear of failure and fear of embarrassment--and, at the elite level, fear of success. There are also subconscious, preprogrammed fears that are... Posted Sep 15 2006, 09:49 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Increase Your Confidence – Lower Your Score!

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional As much as any other attribute, your level of confidence upon initiating a swing may predetermine your likelihood of producing the ideal outcome. As an example, consider your favorite hole on your home course... Posted Sep 01 2006, 09:47 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Simple Thoughts for an Effective Swing

  By Lisa Ann Horst, LPGA Class A Professional The golf swing is a chain reaction event that begins with the backswing. Therefore, if you don't start the backswing on track, chances are slim to none that you'll execute a proper downswing or attain... Posted Aug 18 2006, 09:45 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Swing Tips, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Enhancing Your Performance with Visualization

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Visualization is a fundamental skill used by peak performers the world over. In golf, good visualization skills are as important as any swing skill you possess (or hope to learn), as quality visualization is... Posted Jul 28 2006, 09:43 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Practice Drills, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Essential Tips for Beginners and High-Handicappers

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Golf is a difficult game, that's not easily self-taught. The seemingly simple golf swing is in reality about as complex as sports skills get, and the odds of stumbling upon a good, effective golf swing... Posted Jul 14 2006, 09:41 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Lisa Ann Hörst, The Basics

• Turning "Sand Traps" into "Sand Opportunities"!

  By Lisa Ann Horst, LPGA Class A Professional Sand traps are a part of the game you can't avoid. You will either live in fear of them, or you will learn to conquer them! The fact is, sand shots are more intimidating than they are difficult. With correct... Posted Jun 30 2006, 09:36 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Bunker Play, Lisa Ann Hörst

• Perfecting Your Practice

  By Lisa Ann Hörst, LPGA Class A Professional Golf demands a combination of mental, technical, and physical skills unlike any other sport. It's this spectrum of unique challenges that has had me hooked on the game for 30 years and counting. Given the... Posted May 18 2006, 09:25 AM by Lisa Ann Hörst with | with no comments Filed under: Practice Drills, Lisa Ann Hörst