Win a copy of Dr Mo’s next book. “Learn To Win: A Major”

I’m currently designing the cover of my next book, “Learn to Win: A Major” and I’d like to know which picture you would like to see on the cover.  Four newsletter subscribers will be chosen at random to win an autographed copy. Winners will be announced in a future  newsletter. 

The link to vote is located just below the picture. 

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Our photo shoot at Frederica Golf Club for the book cover last month was an afternoon of laughs.  Pictured here are three of my players; Stewart Cink holding the Claret Jug from the 2009 Open Championship, Zach Johnson holding his 2007 Masters trophy and Lucas Glover with his 2009 US Open trophy.  

This picture (which is one of the cover choices) is my attempt to duplicate the LeBron James magic powder pre-game trademark.   We were all laughing because at five feet, six inches I had to stand behind my players on a bench with no powder to make the magic POOF!  I improvised and the guys couldn’t stop laughing.    

Out of the three golfers, only Stewart brought his trophy in the actual case.  Lucas ended up having to pay for lunch for all 8 of us because he was the only one with his membership card.  Zach lives the closest and arrived last and two NFL players who were playing golf completely unaware of the shoot were shocked to see all three trophies just sitting out on a bench in the locker room..unguarded. 

And then it was my time in the pressure cooker to practice what I teach.   Stewart, Zach and Lucas were overly entertained watching me get nervous about the photo shoot.  Zach was not late, but he wasn’t early.  Lunch was a little slow, I was worried about the photographer being late and weather was a huge factor.  It was quite a feat to orchestrate 3 major champions along with their trophies and schedule a top dollar photographer to all to arrive at the same time on the same day.  It just about put me over the edge. 

Don’t forget to vote on my next book cover and sign up for my newsletter to win an autographed copy.

Tour Players and Fans Gearing Up for the Greatest Show on Grass

Huge Crowds are the expectation at this week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open.  It’s the tournament that annually leads the PGA Tour in attendance.  This years prediction is up to 120,000 fans at TPC Scottsdale on Sunday, which is double last year’s final-round crowd.  Even PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem describes the excessive crowds at this event as “unique.”   Dr Mo has three of his players in this week’s field; Zach Johnson who enters with three straight top-20s, Lucas Glover who’s ranked 2nd in eagles with 4 so far in 2010 and Jonathan Byrd playing in his 5th tour event this year.   If you want to receive tips just like the pro’s, be sure to sign up for Dr Mo’s newsletter.

Accenture Match-Play Championship has Olympic Status

                                                                                                      Although Golf fans must wait for Golf’s official return as an Olympic sport until the Rio de Janeiro summer games in 2016, this week’s Accenture Match-Play Champonship has the feel of an Olympic event.  Of the field of 64 players, 18 different countries are represented this week and international broadcast coverage extends to more than 140 countries around the world.   Dr Mo has three Americans in this week’s match-play field;   Stewart Cink has reached the final day in the past two years (2nd in 2008 and 3rd in 2009), Lucas Glover is back after a two-year absence and Zach Johnson finished 3rd in 2006.   Be sure to sign up for Dr Mo’s newsletter and receive his tips that you can use on the golf course.

Pavin picks Lehman, Love, Sluman and Goydos as assistants

The 2010 Ryder cup matches are scheduled less than 9-months away, US Ryder Cup Team Captain, Corey Pavin has hand selected Tom Lehman, Davis Love III, Jeff Sluman and Paul Goydos as Assistant Captains.   Davis Love and Tom Lehman have competed in a combined 9 Ryder Cup matches.  Two of Dr Mo’s players, Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink are currently ranked #2 and #3 on the USA Ryder cup points list.   Check back often for player updates and sign up for Dr Mo’s newsletter for insight and instruction that you can use on the golf course.

What You May Have Missed, Round 3: Farmers Insurance Open

Interesting third round pairing last Saturday at the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open.  Lucas Glover was paired with now Champions Tour player, Tom Pernice and headliner Phil Mickelson.  Rewind to the 2005 Funai Classic at Walt Disney World Resort where Glover made a bunker shot to beat Pernice by one shot for his first PGA tour victory.   At the 2009 US Open at Bethpage Black, Lucas Glover won on a Monday finish which prevented Phil Mickelson from his first US Open victory.  Mickelson now has a record of 5 seconds at the US Open.   Probably not a lot of “thanks for your help” type comments between this particular threesome last Saturday.  Be sure to sign up for Dr Mo’s newsletter.   The next edition is about the relationship professional golfers have with getting into, “the zone”.  Including, important tips that you can use to get into your “zone” on the golf course.

PGA Tour adding Fall Series Event at Sea Island

The McGladrey Classic will be played Oct. 7-10 on the Seaside Course at Sea Island, Ga with a purse of $4 million.  Davis Love III, a 20-time PGA Tour winner and Sea Island resident, will serve as tournament chairman.   Dr Mo’s player, former Masters Champion Zach Johnson who  lives nearby will be on the tournament board. 

Sea Island has hosted multiple Senior Amateur events and is home to the Sea Island Golf Learning Center which is the only golf facility in the U.S. that employs four of Golf Digest’s top 50 instructors in addition to Sports Psychologist and performance specialist, Dr Morris Picken’s. 

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Sony Open; First Full Field Event of 2010 PGA Tour season

Dr Mo has his work cut out for him this week with four players in the Sony Open field at Waialae Country Club in Hawaii.  Sony Open defending champion; Zach Johnson, 2009 US Open Champion; Lucas Glover, 2009 British Open champion; Stewart Cink and PGA Tour winner, Jonathan Byrd making his season debut n Oahu this week.

The two biggest adjustments all players must overcome during the Aloha swing is the time difference and the mind set of being back to competition play.  All of Dr Mo’s PGA Tour players live on the East Coast which is a 5-hour time difference from Hawaii and all had at least a few week’s off over the holiday’s. This week’s Sony Open is the first full field PGA Tour event of 2010 with the last full field PGA Tour event taking place just over 2-months ago at the Children’s Miracle Network classic at Walt Disney World November 12th-15th, 2009.  It’s gearing up to be an incredible 2010 golf season, be sure to sign up for Dr Mo’s newsletter and receive insight you can take to the golf course to improve your own game.

The PGA Tour Season is underway in Hawaii

Three of Dr Mo’s players are playing in Maui this week at the SBS Championship to kick off the 2010 PGA Tour season.   This week’s SBS Championship is a limited field event open only  to players who won PGA Tour events in the 2009 season.  Dr Mo’s players include Lucas Glover who won the 2009 US Open, Stewart Cinkwho won the 2009 Open Championship and Zach Johnson who had 2 wins at the 2009 Sony Open & the 2009 Valero Texas Open.  Good Luck to Dr Mo’s players this week and be sure to sign up for Dr Mo’s newsletter and receive insider tips for your own golf game.

What Matters Most…

Whenever Dr Mo meets with a new student, he tells them two things.  One, is they must have a willingness to be thoroughly examined on how they practice and play so they can learn a new approach to their game (which is often uncomfortable).   Second, in order to get better they have to be open to allowing evaluation of every facet of their game.  This includes what happens on the course, how they practice and prepare, and what happens off the course.   To learn more about Dr Mo’s detailed approach to a students game, be sure to order a copy of Dr Mo’s book and sign up for his newsletter.

PGA Tour Qualifying

PGA Tour qualifying is the one tournament that a professional golfer does not want to qualify for.  It entails 6 rounds of intense golf with only the top 25 golfers and ties earning PGA Tour cards for the upcoming 2010 season.  Dr Mo’s players have all had their own unique experiences attending Q-school.   One memorable experience for Lucas Glover happened at the 2004 PGA Tour qualifying tournament at PGA West.  On the last day, Lucas made two 7’s and then birdied three of his last four holes including the final 108^th hole to earn his PGA Tour card on the number.   

This week, 3 of Dr Mo’s players round out a strong field at the Chevron World Challenge.  Zach Johnson, who finished 4th on the 2009 PGA Tour money list by winning 2 events in 2009.  Stewart Cink who won the 2009 Open Championship and Lucas Glover who won the 2009 US Open.  Sign up for Dr Mo’s newsletter to learn how you can also have success on the golf course.

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