by Jed Eastman | Nov 19, 2025 | Mental Game
Let’s just get it out of the way, I’m a control freak. The illusion of control in golf was probably one of the things that drew me to it in the first place. I grew up playing baseball, a sport where so much of what happens is variable, especially when you get to...
by Jed Eastman | Nov 18, 2025 | Mental Game
I coach high school golf here in the Salt Lake City area where I live. Those boys play golf fearlessly. They swing all out on every shot without concern for lurking trouble. It’s as if they don’t see the water hazard they need to avoid, or the bunker they need to...
by Jed Eastman | Nov 17, 2025 | Playing Partners
I recently played in an individual stroke play tournament with my local men’s league. I like playing in these types of events because they test my golf game (course conditions are usually more difficult) and my mental game. A common tournament test is difficult...
by Jed Eastman | Sep 3, 2025 | Playing Partners
It’s golfing day, baby! Clubs ready. Plenty of balls. Snacks and drinks. Fit’s on point. Few things beat the anticipation of a great round.Then you see them—two golfers on the first tee who look like they’ve been playing since forever. That excitement? Gone. Nerves...
