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How to be a Good Teammate
Read more: How to be a Good TeammateAlthough golf is considered an individual sport, it becomes more team oriented in college golf. Building a good team atmosphere can really benefit a college golf team. Team culture influences scoring more than you would think. It is something that my coaches have always engraved into my mindset. There are plenty of different things that…
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My Favorite Golf Courses
Read more: My Favorite Golf CoursesGolf has taken me to some amazing places across North America. As a college golfer, I have gotten to play some unbelievable venues. Some of my favorite golf courses are on the West Coast of the United States. It is hard for me to name a few specific courses that are my favorite, but there…
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My Favorite Practice Drills
Read more: My Favorite Practice DrillsGolf is a game of creativity. There are so many different drills that you can use to hone in your skills and abilities. I have a few personal favorites for each part of the game. Having a few favorite drills makes your practice more enjoyable. It also makes your practice more effective. The first drill…
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Why Golf is Great for Business
Read more: Why Golf is Great for BusinessGolf has always been more than just a game. The competition and personal improvement draw many people to the sport. Golf also uniquely brings people together in ways that few other environments can. Over time, it has become clear that golf and business have a natural connection. Many meaningful relationships, partnerships, and opportunities have started…
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What a Week Looks Like as a College Golfer
Read more: What a Week Looks Like as a College GolferFrom the outside, a lot of people think college golf is just traveling to tournaments and playing at some great venues. While that is definitely one of the best parts, most of the time the reality is a lot more structured. Being a college golfer means balancing school, practice, workouts, and competition. Most weeks require…
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How to Balance School, Practice, and Competition
Read more: How to Balance School, Practice, and CompetitionOne of the biggest challenges of playing college golf isn’t just improving your game. It’s also learning how to balance everything that comes with being a student athlete. Between classes, workouts, practice, travel, and tournaments, your schedule can get busy quickly. Over time, I have realized that success in college golf can highly depend on…
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What College Golf has Taught Me About Pressure
Read more: What College Golf has Taught Me About PressurePressure in golf is a funny thing. When you’re practicing, everything can feel easy. You’re relaxed, swinging freely, and the ball seems to go where you want it to. But the moment you step onto the first tee in a tournament, something changes. Your hands feel a little tighter around the club, your heart rate…
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Short Game Clinic
Read more: Short Game ClinicAs a college golfer at the University of Nevada, I’ve learned that short game is vital to scoring. You can stripe it all day on the course, but if you can’t get up and down under pressure, you’re losing a significant amount of shots out there. The short game is where tournaments are won, momentum…
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Building a Competitive Mindset
Read more: Building a Competitive MindsetA competitive mindset isn’t something that you just turn on when the starter announces your name. It’s something you build every day. Early morning range sessions, qualifying rounds with the team, and down the stretch when your hands are shaky. As a college golfer, I’ve learned that competition isn’t just about beating the field, but…
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Course Management 101
Read more: Course Management 101Most golfers don’t understand how many strokes they lose due to their decision making. Course management is the difference between hoping for a good round and actually creating a good one. It’s understanding your game honestly and hitting the higher probability shot, maximizing your strengths. The best players aren’t the ones with the best swings,…
The First Tee with Ryan 