Comments for Golf Is Supposed To Be Fun * Rand Marquardt http://golfissupposedtobefun.com Mental Golf Coaching Program Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:17:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Insights Along The Fairway of Life by Rand Marquardt http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2010/03/insights-along-the-fairway-of-life/#comment-1622 Rand Marquardt Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:16:21 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=210#comment-1622 Our self-image is lodged deeply within the confines of our subconscious mind, which runs everything in our life, including our golf game along the fairway of life. If you like what you are getting then keep on. If not, stay tuned for reprogramming strategies. Our self-image is lodged deeply within the confines of our subconscious mind, which runs everything in our life, including our golf game along the fairway of life.

If you like what you are getting then keep on. If not, stay tuned for reprogramming strategies.

]]> Comment on What am I so afraid of? by Rand Marquardt http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2010/01/what-am-i-so-afraid-of/#comment-1610 Rand Marquardt Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:42:51 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=194#comment-1610 "Let your alignment (with Well-Being) be first and foremost, and let everything else be secondary. And not only will you have an eternally joyous journey, but everything you have ever imagined will flow effortlessly into your experience. There is nothing you cannot be or do or have—but your dominant intent is to be joyful. The doing and the having will come into alignment once you get that one down." --Abraham “Let your alignment (with Well-Being) be first and foremost, and let everything else be secondary. And not only will you have an eternally joyous journey, but everything you have ever imagined will flow effortlessly into your experience. There is nothing you cannot be or do or have—but your dominant intent is to be joyful. The doing and the having will come into alignment once you get that one down.”

–Abraham

]]> Comment on Putting To Nowhere by Nate http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/12/putting-to-nowhere/#comment-1608 Nate Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:06:54 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=192#comment-1608 I know what you mean Rand when putting just like everything else is going well on the golf course there isn't a "feeling" when you hit the ball it just happens and you don't really remember the actually backswing or follow through. I think thats the real definition of zone. you get out the way and just do it just like they talk about on the Legend of Bagger Vance. I know what you mean Rand when putting just like everything else is going well on the golf course there isn’t a “feeling” when you hit the ball it just happens and you don’t really remember the actually backswing or follow through. I think thats the real definition of zone. you get out the way and just do it just like they talk about on the Legend of Bagger Vance.

]]> Comment on Putting To Nowhere by Rand Marquardt http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/12/putting-to-nowhere/#comment-1606 Rand Marquardt Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:27:10 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=192#comment-1606 ...and let me tell you, like Freddy Couples, I am far from mastering this putting experience. However, I am asking to become a better putter in 2010. I'm gonna be a better putter in 2010! Set the intention, have a goal, dream bigger - call it what you want. Let me hear from you! Put or putt it out there on the line. Announce and declare, express and experience, become and fulfill. …and let me tell you, like Freddy Couples, I am far from mastering this putting experience. However, I am asking to become a better putter in 2010. I’m gonna be a better putter in 2010! Set the intention, have a goal, dream bigger - call it what you want. Let me hear from you! Put or putt it out there on the line. Announce and declare, express and experience, become and fulfill.

]]> Comment on Putting To Nowhere by Rand Marquardt http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/12/putting-to-nowhere/#comment-1605 Rand Marquardt Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:22:22 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=192#comment-1605 Rand Marquardt I just want to have the freedom and feeling of putting to nowhere while still aiming at the target. There is a feeling in the initial contact between the putter and the ball where it is almost a cushioned, magical blow. Perhaps difficult to describe? I'll work on this description as I practice in the house. I putt toward a cup target with 4 balls and then I putt back to where I started without a target seeking to imitate this same stroke to nowhere, which also means now here when it is for real - if that makes sense. It's when it all counts, that's really what this is all about. How do you react, flinch, pull, stab, jab, jerk versus being smooth, relaxed, flowing, natural. On the golf course we get one chance on this very putt right here, right now. Anyone can be relaxed while practicing, the key is to be able to duplicate it when it counts. That's keeping your nerves and emotions under control having fun in the present moment. The better it gets, the better it gets. Rand Marquardt

I just want to have the freedom and feeling of putting to nowhere while still aiming at the target. There is a feeling in the initial contact between the putter and the ball where it is almost a cushioned, magical blow. Perhaps difficult to describe? I’ll work on this description as I practice in the house.

I putt toward a cup target with 4 balls and then I putt back to where I started without a target seeking to imitate this same stroke to nowhere, which also means now here when it is for real - if that makes sense. It’s when it all counts, that’s really what this is all about. How do you react, flinch, pull, stab, jab, jerk versus being smooth, relaxed, flowing, natural. On the golf course we get one chance on this very putt right here, right now. Anyone can be relaxed while practicing, the key is to be able to duplicate it when it counts. That’s keeping your nerves and emotions under control having fun in the present moment. The better it gets, the better it gets.

]]> Comment on Tiger’s World by Nate http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/12/tiger%e2%80%99s-world/#comment-1593 Nate Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:11:15 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=190#comment-1593 Yes Rand I agree with all the names you mentioned. i think this may be one of the most exciting years with Phil's putting adjustment and the way he finished up last year along with Padraigs swing changes this year has the potential to have 10 guys at the top of their games ready to give Tiger a run. I can't wait. I hope your having a great northern michigan winter. happy holidays golfing buddy from florida. Yes Rand I agree with all the names you mentioned. i think this may be one of the most exciting years with Phil’s putting adjustment and the way he finished up last year along with Padraigs swing changes this year has the potential to have 10 guys at the top of their games ready to give Tiger a run. I can’t wait. I hope your having a great northern michigan winter. happy holidays golfing buddy from florida.

]]> Comment on Tiger’s World by Rand Marquardt http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/12/tiger%e2%80%99s-world/#comment-1592 Rand Marquardt Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:57:30 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=190#comment-1592 Hey Nate, Great hearing from you! Yes, it will be interesting to observe how all of this unfolds...yet I still support Jack Nicklaus' stance that it's Tiger's business. I truly hope Tiger returns to golf a better person and I am looking forward to watching others compete as well, not only the young guns mentioned but also Phil, Padraig, Sergio, and few other up and comers...and you know who they are - Ross Fisher, Robert Karlsson is healthy again, and what about Dustin Johnson? I do root for Steve Stricker as well :). You? Play well Nate and go with the flow ~! Hey Nate,

Great hearing from you! Yes, it will be interesting to observe how all of this unfolds…yet I still support Jack Nicklaus’ stance that it’s Tiger’s business.

I truly hope Tiger returns to golf a better person and I am looking forward to watching others compete as well, not only the young guns mentioned but also Phil, Padraig, Sergio, and few other up and comers…and you know who they are - Ross Fisher, Robert Karlsson is healthy again, and what about Dustin Johnson? I do root for Steve Stricker as well :). You?

Play well Nate and go with the flow ~!

]]> Comment on Tiger’s World by Nate http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/12/tiger%e2%80%99s-world/#comment-1591 Nate Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:07:33 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=190#comment-1591 It will be interesting to see how tiger responds to his problems when he returns but i think this situation is much different others like for instance John daly with drinking and gambling because Infidelity is much harder to fix within the family. Its not just solved by going to a few meetings a therapist. He was basically living a double life and lying to the entire golf world and his family which seems to be the most important thing to him, or it was when his father was still around. It will be fun to see how he handles himself in the future and how the young golfers play in the upcoming season. It will be interesting to see how tiger responds to his problems when he returns but i think this situation is much different others like for instance John daly with drinking and gambling because Infidelity is much harder to fix within the family. Its not just solved by going to a few meetings a therapist. He was basically living a double life and lying to the entire golf world and his family which seems to be the most important thing to him, or it was when his father was still around. It will be fun to see how he handles himself in the future and how the young golfers play in the upcoming season.

]]> Comment on Dialogue With Golf Enthusiast John Rowe by Nate http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/11/dialogue-with-golf-enthusiast-john-rowe/#comment-1575 Nate Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:14:20 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=186#comment-1575 Hey rand, i'm yet to read your book but i love your 4 ideas/philosophies. They are simple enough to understand but still difficult to accomplish. thats important that people are able to understand what your trying to convey. good job Rand. I can't wait to read it. Enjoy the michigan winter golfing buddy Hey rand, i’m yet to read your book but i love your 4 ideas/philosophies. They are simple enough to understand but still difficult to accomplish. thats important that people are able to understand what your trying to convey. good job Rand. I can’t wait to read it. Enjoy the michigan winter golfing buddy

]]> Comment on Coaching Andrew Ruthkoski by Rand Marquardt http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/2009/10/coaching-andrew-ruthkoski/#comment-1509 Rand Marquardt Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:48:49 +0000 http://golfissupposedtobefun.com/?p=182#comment-1509 Here are some important points that I most want you to get in this post. There will always be a gap from where you are right now to where you desire to be. In Andrew's case he's wants to be and play on the PGA Tour and right now he plays in certain tournaments throughout the state of Michigan, plus seeks to qualify for Nationwide Tour events and some PGA Tour events...he's made the field in both of these and has pocketed some money. He's in between. How does one get from here to there? Here are some points to reflect upon. 1) While many of us can't jump directly from here to there instantly, unless you're a Magic Johnson or a Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods type...however if you will... 2) Relax and turn your attention and focus in the direction that gives you the greatest relief in the thought you've made it. Find relief, drop the oars, let your canoe turn around, and go with the flow. Why? 3) Because in the releasing of that struggle and in the no longer paddling against the current, beating up on ourselves, you cannot stop the envitable of receiving the benefit of what you've been asking for! You see, in our society over generations you and your learned paddling, or struggle against the current is the only thing ever that has kept you from this wonderful stuff that you have been asking to experience. We have been trained by well-meaning others (parents, teachers, coaches, etc.) and in the process of life we also train others to go against the flow. We are either allowing the Well-Being in and going with the flow, or we are resisting it, pushing against it. When Andrew embraces this principle he will be well on his way...because he is asking and his desire burns in his belly. Now, here's the thing...don't expect you're going to give it all up right now. But, when you do it...you're going to know it! Don't believe a word I have to say...go experience it for yourself! Because the better it gets, the better it gets! As in the words of Dr. Wayne Dyer, "I am no better than anybody else, I am just becoming a little better than I used to be." Here are some important points that I most want you to get in this post. There will always be a gap from where you are right now to where you desire to be. In Andrew’s case he’s wants to be and play on the PGA Tour and right now he plays in certain tournaments throughout the state of Michigan, plus seeks to qualify for Nationwide Tour events and some PGA Tour events…he’s made the field in both of these and has pocketed some money. He’s in between. How does one get from here to there? Here are some points to reflect upon.

1) While many of us can’t jump directly from here to there instantly, unless you’re a Magic Johnson or a Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods type…however if you will…

2) Relax and turn your attention and focus in the direction that gives you the greatest relief in the thought you’ve made it. Find relief, drop the oars, let your canoe turn around, and go with the flow. Why?

3) Because in the releasing of that struggle and in the no longer paddling against the current, beating up on ourselves, you cannot stop the envitable of receiving the benefit of what you’ve been asking for!

You see, in our society over generations you and your learned paddling, or struggle against the current is the only thing ever that has kept you from this wonderful stuff that you have been asking to experience. We have been trained by well-meaning others (parents, teachers, coaches, etc.) and in the process of life we also train others to go against the flow. We are either allowing the Well-Being in and going with the flow, or we are resisting it, pushing against it. When Andrew embraces this principle he will be well on his way…because he is asking and his desire burns in his belly.

Now, here’s the thing…don’t expect you’re going to give it all up right now. But, when you do it…you’re going to know it! Don’t believe a word I have to say…go experience it for yourself! Because the better it gets, the better it gets! As in the words of Dr. Wayne Dyer, “I am no better than anybody else, I am just becoming a little better than I used to be.”

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