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The Complete Guide to Deliberate Practice
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Oct 9, 2019
  • 10 min

The Complete Guide to Deliberate Practice

We are capable of incredible feats, but they won’t come without focused effort, consistent feedback, and expert guidance. JAMES CLEAR Wha...
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BOYNE HIGHLANDS GOLF TRIP - SAM'S 50th
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Aug 30, 2019
  • 1 min

BOYNE HIGHLANDS GOLF TRIP - SAM'S 50th

We head up to Boyne Highlands in upper lower Michigan for our now annual golf getaway. Sam turned 50 but refused to wear his knickers and...
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SLIPPED DISC CAUGHT ON GO PRO
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Aug 9, 2019
  • 1 min

SLIPPED DISC CAUGHT ON GO PRO

WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER VIEWERS Went to the range the other day without warming up properly and slipped a disc. What I t...
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FINALLY, TRULY SHALLOWED THE CLUB BUT...
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Jul 22, 2019
  • 1 min

FINALLY, TRULY SHALLOWED THE CLUB BUT...

So I had just finished a tutorial from Eric Corgorno (Cogornogolf.com), went out in the backyard with a club and the GoPro and actually ...
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SOME PROGRESS SHALLOWING THE SWING
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Jun 18, 2019
  • 1 min

SOME PROGRESS SHALLOWING THE SWING

I have been working hard trying to shallow the swing when I get a chance to get to the range. Lots of online tutorials and drills but sti...
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GOLF & #GOT AT HARBOR LINKS WITH JOHN C. KIM, ESQ.
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • May 9, 2019
  • 1 min

GOLF & #GOT AT HARBOR LINKS WITH JOHN C. KIM, ESQ.

Got a chance to play hooky and get a whole round in on Long Island. Wait for it...wait for it... On #6 we discuss Game of Thrones and our...
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG BUT MY SWING HAS NOT
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • May 6, 2019
  • 1 min

SPRING HAS SPRUNG BUT MY SWING HAS NOT

First time out with GoPro at range. Struggling with shallowing club at start of golf season.
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Zen and the Art of the Perfect Golf Swing: How Time Spent Alone Can Lead to the Timeless
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Apr 30, 2019
  • 7 min

Zen and the Art of the Perfect Golf Swing: How Time Spent Alone Can Lead to the Timeless

A.H. Chu The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight - Ben Hogan There is a famous golf photo of golf legend Ben Hogan (hint: search f...
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HOW I GOT HOOKED ON GOLF
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Mar 18, 2019
  • 6 min

HOW I GOT HOOKED ON GOLF

Jay Revell | Medium If golf is a drug, then I was raised in an opium den. Havana Golf & Country Club is the social epicenter of the singl...
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GEMS OF THE SUNKEN WORLD
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Feb 14, 2019
  • 1 min

GEMS OF THE SUNKEN WORLD

Here's a few gems we've found from our treasure hunting in the streams on and around the golf courses nearby.
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THREE EXERCISES GOOD FOR YOUR BODY AND YOUR GOLF GAME
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Jan 29, 2019
  • 1 min

THREE EXERCISES GOOD FOR YOUR BODY AND YOUR GOLF GAME

By Ron Kaspriske Illustrations by Rami Niemi Outdo the meatheads with a smarter routine. Goal No. 1 for anyone in the gym should be to ge...
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SWING ANALYSIS: CHARL SCHWARTZEL AND BROOKS KOEPKA
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Dec 7, 2018
  • 1 min

SWING ANALYSIS: CHARL SCHWARTZEL AND BROOKS KOEPKA

I try to reiterate what my coach at TopSpeedGolf talked about in my first online lesson. For some reason I couldn't download the audio th...
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SWING SEQUENCE VS RORY
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Dec 3, 2018
  • 2 min

SWING SEQUENCE VS RORY

Although the hand positions don't match up perfectly in the sequences, it's easy to see how far I have to go in order to shallow the swin...
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9 HOLES AT ARROWWOOD DORAL
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Nov 30, 2018
  • 1 min

9 HOLES AT ARROWWOOD DORAL

Found this little 9 hole gem up in Rye Brook near White Plains. Perfect for when you don't have a lot of time to play. Tried something di...
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11 HOLES AT HUDSON HILLS
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Nov 29, 2018
  • 1 min

11 HOLES AT HUDSON HILLS

Started with no warm-up as they don't have a range but this is a great course, especially for a county course. Highly recommend if you're...
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3 WOOD at MAKAI ON THE ISLAND OF KAU'AI
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Nov 20, 2018
  • 1 min

3 WOOD at MAKAI ON THE ISLAND OF KAU'AI

The teebox for this short part 4 was right outside the back of our room at the resort next to Makai golf course. My wife and son served a...
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PLUNDERING THE CREEK on the leatherstocking trail
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Nov 18, 2018
  • 1 min

PLUNDERING THE CREEK on the leatherstocking trail

Here's a little video of us collecting golf balls from the creek that's connected to a few of the courses just north of the trail.
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SHALLOWING THE SWING & THE QUEST TO BREAK 70
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Nov 9, 2018
  • 1 min

SHALLOWING THE SWING & THE QUEST TO BREAK 70

"Before one can break 70...one must break 80." -anybody "Hit second shot first." -confucious I realize my goal of breaking 70 is a little...
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9 HOLES AT MANSION RIDGE
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Nov 4, 2018
  • 1 min

9 HOLES AT MANSION RIDGE

First time out with the GoPro. Battery died after 9 holes but breaking 70 was not in sight that day anyway as you'll see...
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TREASURE HUNTING
Amateur Renaissance Man
  • Oct 31, 2018
  • 1 min

TREASURE HUNTING

One of my favorite father/son activities is hunting for lost golf balls. We plunder the creeks and ponds of local golf courses after the ...
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