Take the “Hit” Out of Your Putting “Stroke”
When it comes to using the flat-stick, there is nearly always one common denominator amongst people who struggle. Poor distance control. Sure, you will never be a really good putter…
We’re in a struggle for the collective soul of golf
Once upon a time, being The Club Champion was a position of some distinction, and being known as a “scratch golfer,” or one of the very best players at any golf…
The Mystery Behind the Mulligan
Twenty years ago, I played a lot of golf with a guy we had nicknamed “The Best Mulligan Player in Golf.” He’d perfected the art by keeping an extra ball in…
How being honest with yourself can shave 5 strokes off your game
Ask a room full of golf pros to agree on the longest-held misconception most golfers have, and there’s a good chance you would ultimately hear this: how far they truly…
Prayers from Amen Corner
Golf can be cruel. And so I suppose it’s fitting that, on the 30th anniversary of Jack’s final victory at Augusta in 1986, I felt the most emotion watching a…
Ditch the draw to play the most consistent golf of your life
Ask anyone who teaches for a living, and you’ll hear that the No. 1 thing most golfers are looking for is consistency. Equipment companies cash in by promising each successive…
Why American golf fans will be seeing a lot more of Andrew “Beef” Johnston
If you’re a fan of Andrew “Beef” Johnston (And let’s be honest, who isn’t?) and you live in the U.S., there’s good news. BEEF is coming back to America. For…
About
Mike Dowd has been the Head PGA Professional at Oakdale Golf & Country Club in Oakdale, California since 2001. He is currently serving his third term on the Northern California…