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What Golfers Can Learn From Tiger Woods' Latest Comeback at the Hero World Challenge
A winning four-step mental approach
- Through discussions with your doctor, fully understand what your limitations will be. You're the one dictating what you will be willing to put in in terms of time and effort, so let the doctor know where you want to be and start the planning from there.
- Make a realistic game plan, from a time standpoint, on what you will have time for in terms of your day-to-day recovery, both physical and golf related.
- I highly recommend working with a golf fitness specialist in recovery, as well as a PGA Coach. The combination will help keep you determined, and patient.
- Plan your work and work your plan. In doing so, make sure to be smart about your approach. Reaggravation of your injuries or overuse of compensating parts of your body can lead to a much, much longer recovery.
Be adaptable!
Average golfers can learn from Tiger by understanding that adapting their game to accommodate physical limitations or injuries can help them continue playing despite setbacks.
- Embrace the opportunities ahead as you rediscover a new approach to the game. Learn your limitations and devise a plan for playing the game with that in mind.
- Practice to play, and play as your practice. This is an excellent approach for any golfer, but especially for those learning and adapting to a new way of playing the game.
- Work with a PGA of America Golf Professional to define your new playing method based on your specific injury. In your sessions with the coach, work specifically on learning and incorporating your new swing or approach to play.
- Split up your personal practice sessions. First through reinforcement of the new technique and approach through drills.
- Second, incorporate the new technique and approach into practice games, practice holes, or rounds. In these, technique is secondary, and learning to play and score with your new approach is the key.
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Brendon Elliott
Director of Instruction, Freelance Golf WriterAfter 16 remarkable years of nurturing young talent and fostering a love for golf through The Little Linksters Golf Academy, Brendon Elliott is excited to announce the transition of leadership to esteemed Coach Ricky Collado in 2025. As the baton is passed, Coach Ricky will take charge of all operations and become the primary point of contact for any Linksters-related inquiries. As Brendon steps into a new chapter, the focus will shift to launching and growing BE A GOLFER, a new academy dedicated to competitive teenage golfers. This initiative will continue both in-person and remote coaching, harnessing years of expertise to nurture the next generation of golfing talent. Further expanding horizons, Brendon will also dedicate time to One More Roll Golf Media. This venture aims to collaborate with various golf media outlets and businesses, delivering high-quality written, video, and voice content. Despite these new ventures, Brendon will remain closely connected with Little Linksters. A commitment to collaboration with Coach Ricky will continue, particularly with projects like the PGA Junior League, ensuring a lasting impact and smooth transition. “I am thrilled about the future of Little Linksters under Coach Ricky Collado’s leadership. This transition marks a change and an exciting new direction for me and the academy. I look forward to contributing my efforts towards developing competitive young golfers and advancing in the golf media landscape.” ~ Brendon R. Elliott, PGA More About Coach Brendon... Brendon Elliott is a distinguished PGA Professional who has received over 25 prestigious industry awards recognizing his contributions and influence in youth golf, most notably, the 2017 PGA of America National Youth Player Development Award. With numerous appearances on the Golf Channel and local news outlets in Florida, Brendon has established himself as a respected educator and influencer in the golf industry. Renowned for his expertise in all aspects of golf, he is a sought-after speaker at golfing events and panels. In the past three years, Brendon has expanded into media, writing for esteemed outlets such as PGA.com, PGA Magazine, Golf.com, GolfWRX.com, RG.org, and many others. Elliott is also part of the “Quiet Please Golf Podcast” crew and hosts a livestream show on the Golf Live App called “Monday Evening Tee Time.” Brendon’s dedication to advancing the sport has made a significant impact on the golf community.
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