I wrote this story as a news release yesterday for Core Golf Academy. I wish all news releases were this fulfilling to write. Two years ago, junior golfer Dustin Barr was undergoing chemotherapy for two tumours, but he continued to practice every day and compete. That will to win helped him beat cancer, and over the weekend the 19-year-old native of Thunder Bay, Ontario won his first junior tournament in Florida against top young players … [Read more...]
Guelph Mercury: Change is calling me — for only $24.99
July 31, 2013 By
(Originally published Feb. 13, 2013) Historically, I have been weak. Temptation has clawed at me, the sirens beckoned, and I have caved, keying in my credit card number in anticipation that nirvana would arrive in two business days. But in recent years, I have resisted, fought the good fight, and silenced the barkers of snake oil by gamely clamping my hands on my ears and loudly singing “la la la la la.” Well, I didn’t do … [Read more...]
The Mind Game Part VII: Kicking the ego into the backseat
August 18, 2010 By
In addition to Performance Coach Paul Dewland, who is helping me with the mental side of the game, I’ve started taking lessons with Annie Mallory, an instructor with the Core Golf Academy. I’ve known Annie for years through my communications work with Core, and that she’s a great coach, a former contestant on The Big Break, and lots of fun. Now, I have mind and swing coaches. Golly, I’m building my own entourage. I’ve been called far worse … [Read more...]
