Teachable Moments: Elite Golf Coach Corey Lundberg on the Changing World of Golf Instruction

Photo courtesy of Corey Lundberg   By Patti Putnicki Anyone who has played the sport knows the truth: golf is a wicked-hard game that’s as much shot choice, mental focus and course strategy as it is about the physical swing. Mastering such a complex sport is challenging enough for adults. But, how do you effectively coach talented, young [...]

By |2016-11-15T12:56:52+00:00November 15th, 2016|The Big Play|Comments Off on Teachable Moments: Elite Golf Coach Corey Lundberg on the Changing World of Golf Instruction

North Texas Breeds Young, Talented Golfers: Noah Goodwin, Next in Line

Photo courtesy of Jeff Goodwin   By Patti Putnicki Noah Goodwin came out of the birth canal with more focus and competitive spirit than most of us muster up in a lifetime. He was born with a hormone deficiency, so he was smaller than the other kids. But, what Noah lacked in stature, he made up for in [...]

By |2016-01-19T12:58:37+00:00January 19th, 2016|The Big Play|Comments Off on North Texas Breeds Young, Talented Golfers: Noah Goodwin, Next in Line

How Do You Raise a Sports Prodigy Who Is Also a Great Person? Consult with Jordan Spieth’s Mom.

(Jordan's favorite summer vacations are at the beach in Wilmington N.C. with family. Photo: JordanSpiethGolf.com) By Patti Putnicki There are a lot of 20-something gifted athletes; phenoms who play their sport with a precision that defies logic. We’re drawn to them. We, as fans, elevate them. And, sometimes, we watch them plummet from a catapult to greatness into [...]

By |2014-09-24T13:11:49+00:00September 24th, 2014|From the Stands|Comments Off on How Do You Raise a Sports Prodigy Who Is Also a Great Person? Consult with Jordan Spieth’s Mom.
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