When it comes to golf psychology, Bob’s the man

Guest Author: James Rogers, MD at iSpyGolf and a golfer who regularly enjoys bouts of the yips. We all know how important our mind is in this wonderfully infuriating game.  Every time we stride confidently on to the tee following a birdie or feel our knees tremble over a three foot putt, both sides of the coin are patently clear to us. To me, what’s most amazing about the whole thing is how a game, a leisure pursuit we voluntarily play for enjoyment (apparently), can leave us stricken with physical symptoms more often…Read more …

Fans’ Hall of Fame

Brian Barnes In an era when Nicklaus, Watson and Trevino were sweeping the honours board, Brian Barnes earned a reputation as one of Europe’s leading and most gifted golfers.  Admittedly, Barnes wasn’t the most decorated golfer of his generation but he was certainly one of the most popular. Winning nine events on the European Tour, he finished in the top eight of the Order of Merit every year from 1971 to 1980, had a top finish at The Open of tied fifth in 1972, and was the first man to win back to back…Read more …