Blog & Golf Tips

What Pressure??

What Pressure??

Do you feel the pressure mount when you start playing good golf? Do you start thinking "oh my, I just birdied the last hole and pared the 5 holes prior...
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Offseason Intensity

Offseason Intensity

I have been writing a lot about making the most of this offseason to improve yourself before heading into the golf season ahead. Now is the time, before you know...
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Fitness and Golf Longevity

Fitness and Golf Longevity

We have been harping on getting into shape and taking advantage of the colder winter months to do it. Depending on where you live it may be snowing, or just...
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Gopher Golf Course Review - Eagle Ridge - Raleigh, NC

Gopher Golf Course Review - Eagle Ridge - Raleigh, NC

Eagle Ridge Golf Club Public/Private: Semi-Private Location: Raleigh, NC Course Rater: Ben S. Eagle Ridge Golf Club is a par 71, 6,901 yard course from the back tees. It was...
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Gopher Golf interviews with BarPutt

Gopher Golf interviews with BarPutt

BarPutt interviews Ben Stefan of Gopher Golf. Interesting interview about golf, fitness, the mental game, and just bullshitting about golf. Click here: Podcast: BarPutt Interviews Gopher Golf    
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Offseason Training - Golf Lifts

Offseason Training - Golf Lifts

Since we are entering the golf offseason and the rounds may be tapering down because of colder weather, it is a great opportunity to shift your focus to getting back...
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Gopher Golf Course Review - The Creek

Gopher Golf Course Review - The Creek

The Creek Public/Private: Private Location: Locust Valley, NY (Long Island) Course Rater: Steve H. The Creek offers some of the highest highs in golf. The holes that play out to...
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Working Through Slumps

Working Through Slumps

Every golfer runs into a period when their game is totally off. It happens, its a slump. Lots of things go wrong on the course. Your swing is off, you...
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Golf Tip - Chipping

Golf Tip - Chipping

If you are struggling with the chipping, or just want to improve. A quick tip is keeping your left arm straight through the chip. Don't get wristy, keep the hands...
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Golf Thoughts

"When I expect that I will play great, I play like an asshole. When I don't expect shit out there, I play my best golf" - Ben, Gopher Golf 
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Overcoming Distraction

Overcoming Distraction

Golf is such a challenging game due to all of the factors that can affect your score. As amateurs, we need to work on our swing, putting, chipping, thoughts, emotion,...
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Emotion

When watching the pros on the PGA Tour, you will observe many players have the incredible quality of minimal emotion. They have great self-control. If you are an emotional player,...
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Don't Give a Shit

For many amateur golfers, it is a common issue to have high hopes for a great round before you go out to play. You think positive and build yourself up...
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Shane Lowry - Never Give Up

Shane Lowry - Never Give Up

Watching Shane Lowry win the Open Championship was awesome. He shot 67 day one, then another 67 to finish day two tied for the lead, then ripped through round three...
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Golf Tip - More Power and Accuracy

Golf Tip - More Power and Accuracy

A basic but important tip to gain more power and accuracy is a straight left arm during your swing if you are a right-handed player, and vice-versa if you are...
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