The best part about Karen's story is that she never gave up. We decided she needed a short break to refocus on training and solidify her new skills. This was the turning point. Karen went on to shoot her best-ever score for nine holes – a 47, way lower than anything she'd shot before. She's consistently shooting lower scores now and even won a fourball event with her golf buddy Tracy Mann.

These are the success stories that matter. There's no miracle cure or magic pill. You can't buy a better golf game; you must earn it. Well done, Karen. I'm so proud of you and excited to share your story.

Peter initially found some of the new concepts and ideas challenging, especially since they were about something other than swing mechanics. But as I explained, more technique tips weren't what he needed. He'd been playing for years; it was about filtering out the noise and focusing on what would actually lower his scores.

The good news is that Peter was playing some of his best golf in ages after just three weeks! He was even happier on the course, which his wife definitely noticed at home. It was all about finally having clarity on what to focus on.

We're now halfway through the program, and Peter still has areas to work on. With continued training and a focus on smarter golf, he's on track to keep shooting those lower scores. And at 73, he's pretty happy with where he's at!

Fresh off a two-week trip to the US checking out potential scholarship offers from colleges, I'm super keen to hear what he thinks. I'll keep you all in the loop, as I know many of you are following his journey with great interest. As one of his coaches, I couldn't be prouder. Keep up the amazing work, champ! 🏌️‍♂️🏆🎉

He's been a big supporter of mine, helping his partner Rachel get into the game, and now they're playing regularly together. Recently, he decided it was time to level up his own game and joined me for an 18-hole Play with the Pro Experience. Mark soaked up a ton of knowledge (and so did his mates who tagged along). He put those lessons into action and, just a couple of rounds later, scored a personal best of 46 points in his first competition round (even with a wipe!).

That's what I call progress! I'm stoked to see the new concepts clicking for him, and I know he'll enjoy the game even more now. Keep swinging, Mark!

Well, guess what? He's been smashing it on the course, slicing a whopping 30+ shots off his scores since we started working together just four months ago! That's what I call progress! Even after our recent on-course assessment, Dion's still hungry for improvement (which is music to my ears).

I'm excited to see him continue to evolve over the next few months. Keep up the great work, mate!

Well, this legend's amazing run of golf has continued with a hole-in-one at Helensvale Golf Course last week! And as if that wasn't enough, he also snagged second place in the comp. How good is golf when things are going your way?

Well done, Mark, I'm super excited for you! 🏌️‍♂️🏆🎉

Guess what? They just smoked their husbands on the course!

Even better, April shot a personal best 8-over par at KDV 35—remarkable for a newer golfer! I love seeing their excitement and progress.

Keep it up, ladies!

Stuart's transformation has been incredible. He went from unsure about his skills to confidently tackling every shot, from tee to green. This newfound confidence is already showing in his scores, but even more importantly, Stuart is having FUN on the course again.

I'm so proud of Stuart's dedication and the progress he's made. As he continues to apply what he's learned, I do not doubt that his scores will keep dropping, and his love for the game will keep growing. Seeing that smile back on his face and hearing those booming laughs echoing across the fairway is fantastic! Way to go, Stuart! You're an inspiration to us all.

We began with a Play with the Pro Experience to pinpoint his problem areas, and he's been dedicated to training in a way that translates directly to the course. As a result, he's not only scoring lower but also enjoying the game more.

Even better, he's conquered a wicked slice and is now bombing his driver 30–50 meters further than ever before! And there's still room for improvement in his putting and short game, so the future looks bright.

Well done, mate!

Chase was on fire, especially in the final round, where he shot 9-under par and nearly set a new course record. He even had a putt for 11-under par on the last hole! This tournament has a history of legendary Major winners like Greg Norman, Ian Baker-Finch, Adam Scott, Jason Day and Cam Smith, so for Chase to not only win but dominate like this at his age is just phenomenal.

I've been coaching Chase for a while now, and I knew he had the potential to be something special. But this performance was beyond even my expectations. He's got a bright future ahead of him, and I can't wait to see what he accomplishes next. Make sure to follow him on Instagram, because this kid is going places! 🚀

#ProudCoach #NextBigThing

My current group, Deb, Karen, and Pip, were no exception. They were all about smooth and steady, sacrificing distance for accuracy. So, in our first session, I dropped a bombshell: "Ladies, I want you to hit the ball as HARD as you can!"

You could see the fear in their eyes. It was like I'd asked them to wrestle a crocodile. But bless their hearts, they gave it a go. And guess what? They unleashed drives they never knew they had in them!

Now, it wasn't pretty at first. There were a few wild shots, but that's okay. The goal was to break the habit of baby swings and build confidence. Fast forward a few weeks, and these ladies are crushing it! They've added 25% more distance to their drives, and the look of pure joy on their faces is priceless.

Combined with their improved putting, chipping, and pitching, they're well on their way to shooting a lot less than 9 shots better. Well done, ladies! Let's keep this momentum going!

"96 at Palmer Gold Coast this morning. Getting a little bit better. A lot more confident in my shots and chipping around the green. Need more practice on shortening my chips, but none rolled off the other side so happy I could keep them on the green.

Also had a great time in Melbourne. Won 2 of the 4 days. Started (stableford) 20 thirteen beach, 39 Portsea, 31 lonsdale, 25 Curlewis and played off 25. Bad start and finish. Greens were crazy crazy fast and a lot of shape to them. It was a great experience."

What's made the difference for these guys? An initial assessment where we worked out exactly where their strengths and weaknesses were on the golf course, some benchmarking of the various skills that we all need to shoot lower scores, and then a very specific plan to help them get on-course results. All these guys have done is train in the right way, and the results are starting to speak for themselves. It's not rocket science, but it does take courage to get in there, question your beliefs, make some changes, and put in the effort.

I'm so excited for these three guys. Well done!

Chase won the Boys Stroke Play 36-hole component at Royal Canberra Golf Club with a course record on the final 18 holes. He shot even and then 8 under 64 (he was 8 under through the final 9 holes) to win by one shot.

He then completed the Match Play component at Fairbairn Golf Club, Federal Golf Club and Murrumbidgee Golf Club with matches against:

- Victoria – 5&4 win
- Western Australia – halved
- South Australia – 6&4 win
- ACT – 2&1 win
- NSW – 4&2 win

Chase was undefeated in all five matches, playing number 1 for Queensland.
This put him on top of the points tally and resulted in his selection for the All Australian Team and his name as Captain. What a great honour!

The Qld boys team won the team Stroke Play event and came 2nd in the team Match Play event.

Fast forward nine weeks, and Paul's now regularly shooting in the low 40s for nine holes. Not bad for a bloke awaiting double knee replacements! Though he's currently sidelined from walking 18 holes, his newfound knowledge of the game – particularly the importance of a good setup and accurate shot planning – has him scoring like a champ.

Once those new knees are in and he's back on the full course, I reckon we might even see him breaking 80 on a good day. Well done, Paul! It's been a pleasure watching your game improve, and I know you're as chuffed as I am.

Fresh off his trip to Japan, he jumped straight into the Queensland Junior Championship. Despite being unsure about playing due to his upcoming flight to the USA, he decided to tee off anyway. Boy, are we glad he did! Chase shot an unbelievable 11 under par, winning by a whopping seven shots. He basically lapped the field! Even more impressive, he led the tournament from the second day until the final putt sank on the fourth. Talk about a solid mental game! This performance will undoubtedly boost his confidence and solidify his belief in his golfing abilities.

We've been chatting about his winning strategy. He played it smart, targeting the greens conservatively and racking up the pars. Sure, he didn't make many putts, but he also didn't make anything worse than bogey all week. And that's no small feat at Nudgee.

As we speak, Chase is representing Australia against the USA development team in a Ryder Cup-style event. Next week, he'll be playing in the World Golf Championships at Torrey Pines. This kid is going places, and we can't wait to see where he lands!

But I'm thrilled to announce that after completing the course, Justin has informed me that he's played six rounds of golf over the last three weeks, with his highest score being 97 and his best being 95! That's well over 20 shots better than when he first came to see me.

So, what made the difference? He discovered where the issues were in his game. We focused hard on training to improve those areas—not just at the driving range but also on the golf course where it really counts. And after less than three months, his golf game is transformed!

Well done, Justin! I know that with a little more practice and training, you will get even better. Maybe you'll even be giving me a run for my money soon! 😉

Brian has been working so hard on his golf game over the last few years, and this is a major accomplishment for him. I know many of you have been following his journey, and you'll be just as excited for him as I am.

One super proud coach here, Brian.

Congratulations! I am sure there will be plenty more wins to come in the future.

We've worked on putting before, but something clicked for Greg this time. He had a lightbulb moment that made a big difference in his distance judgement. It's exciting to see because I know he's been putting in the effort over the last few weeks and months.

This is what it's all about. If you're patient and keep working on the right things with discipline and an open mind, you'll have your lightbulb moment too. It might not happen overnight, but it will happen.

Greg's a perfect example of this, and I couldn't be happier with his progress over the last three months. Way to go, mate!

This is an awesome moment for me as a coach because Shonel has been diligently working on her game for just such an occasion over the last couple of years.

I'm so happy to see that she's enjoying her golf and winning awesome prizes like the ones in this picture

He's part of a team of three boys taking on the rest of the world in the Toyota World Junior Cup. This is one of the most prestigious events in the world of Junior Amateur Golf, and the who's who of golfers over the last couple of decades have played this event. This is a massive step up for Chase, and if you'd love to follow what he's doing, you can click on the link below.

> https://wjgtc.org/

The other exciting news is that he'll be representing Australia in the US in a few weeks, playing against the USA team in a Ryder Cup-style format, and then he'll be playing in the IMG World Junior. These are two of the biggest events in the world in terms of junior golf.

I can't tell you how excited and proud I am to have been a part of his journey and to see him achieve the success he has worked so hard for over many years!

Adam joined my "9 Shots Lower in 9 Weeks" program in October of last year, and just this week, he had the best round of golf he has ever had! He managed to go around The Glades GC in 84!

Way back when he started the program, this would have just been a pipe dream.

Before the program, he regularly shot scores over 100 and struggled to shoot in the mid-90s. He was happy with just being able to break 90. But because he kept sticking with the program, using the skills that he learned in terms of how to play the game properly, how to practice with purpose, and how to be his own best caddy, he not only shot his lowest score ever but is enjoying his golf so much more than ever before.

While frustration and anger are still present occasionally, they do not bother him anymore, and he enjoys golf the way it should be.

I'm so excited for you, Adam, and I know that your average scores are going to continue to drop. And hey, maybe you'll even look at breaking 80 sometime in the future if you keep doing what you're doing. Once again, I'm a super proud coach here, and I'm excited to see how far you can go!

We had a great time learning about basic golf etiquette, safety, rules, and decision-making tactics that will benefit them throughout their golfing career. I was impressed by the number of good shots that were hit, and more importantly, the camaraderie among everyone.

Well done team! I look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks for your next on-course session with our Saturday Social Group.

But the fun didn't stop there... Sunday brought an even bigger thrill: Ken's very first hole-in-one on the 5th hole! The cherry on top? His good mates Brian, Russell, and Tracy were right there to witness this incredible moment.

Talk about a weekend for the books! Way to go, Ken! Your hard work and dedication are paying off in a big way. That huge smile and the excitement in your voice say it all – we're so happy for you!

Guess what? She shattered her personal best score! This is HUGE, and we're just getting started. Amy's proof that with dedication and the right guidance, you can unlock that lower-scoring golfer inside you.

Massive congrats, Amy!

I've had the privilege of coaching both of these champions from a young age, and it's been thrilling to see their potential blossom into outstanding results. Their dedication and hard work are truly inspiring.

Keep an eye on Elly and Chase in the coming years – I believe this is just the beginning of their successful golfing journeys!

You can follow both their journeys on Instagram. Send them a congratulatory message while you are there. (And follow my page while you are there)

❏ Elly
❏ Chase 

When Gary first came for a "Play with the Pro Experience", he struggled with ball striking, losing distance and feeling like his game was going backwards. During the session, we discussed strategies to leverage his strengths and minimize his weaknesses.

Following our round, we created a personalized improvement plan, and Gary joined my "9 Shots Lower" program. His dedication has been outstanding. Over the past five weeks, we've focused on all aspects of his game, including his short game (chipping, pitching, bunker shots), long game (driving, fairway woods, hybrids), and putting. We've also emphasized key swing mechanics like low point control, swing path, and grip influence on ball direction.

Gary has embraced these changes, even when they challenged his established methods. He's open to questioning and discussing different approaches, always willing to test what works best.

The real proof of his progress came on the course this week. He improved by six shots in just nine holes compared to his initial "Play with the Pro Experience". He's not satisfied yet, though, and sees room for further improvement in his short game. However, he's thrilled with his long game, hitting drives he hasn't hit in years. Now, with a better understanding of high-percentage shots, he makes smarter course management decisions.

"As a testimonial to Paul's coaching, I have been playing golf for more than 50years. I have had lots of pros give me swing lessons. But since working with Paul my handicap has continued to drop.

After attending the Breaking Bad Bootcamp in December, my handicap has dropped another 3.7 and I am now at my lowest handicap for 25 years. If we can eke out one more stroke I will reach my lowest handicap ever at age 62!

Thanks Paul 👍"

An exciting follow up -

"Job done! Lowest handicap ever! Thanks Paul!"

Great Scores:

Gabbi R - 108 at Mt Compass, her best ever game in her words
Rod F - 96 at Glenelg easily his best ever game on a very tough golf course. Including a holed wedge shot from 80 odd meteres
Di H - 37 points at Glenelg, which included a stretch of 1 over par through the first 7 holes with two birdies
Karen M - 40 points at Glenelg where in her words she "remembered how to putt"

Great Shots:

Reece D - A 50 odd metre bunker shot over another bunker to 15ft closer than the "pro" who had the same shot and thought his was good!
Tracey M - Out of a bunker in 1 shot that had a lip at least 3 foot above her head height!
Paul W - A 381m drive on the 12th hole at Glenelg. The longest drive I have recorded!

Great Moments:

Peter W - Somehow managing to find what seemed like every single bunker around Glenelg. Word has it that he is still out there somewhere.
Tracey H - Coming to life for the last few holes at Mt Compass after the Nurofen kicked in. The self inflicted back strain from the first night was causing her grief all week but she still managed to hit some great shots.
Gabbi R - Deciding to play the safe shot and put around the bunker on the 18th. Only to "accidentaly" hit the putt through the bunker and onto the green. An impressive new technique that this pro of 30+ years has never seen before.

I know there are plenty more but you will have to ask all the crew when you see them next!

"Played in my first SGA comp today. Had a brilliant time and met lovely people.

Somehow managed to play really well and won the ladies with 38 points! And also got a NTP overall and a birdie!"

Well done champ!

"91 at the glades today, mate - 37 pts. Happy days 😊"

For someone with limited practice time, this is an excellent result. It demonstrates the importance of practising with purpose.

Where to now? New goals, baby steps, 12 HC is my next target. I know what I have to do to get there. Happy Golfing ⛳️ "

My passion is to introduce people to golf, help them play more, play better and experience all the benefits this wonderful game has to offer. It brings me great joy to witness so many people joining our group this past year and creating new lifelong friendships, playing golf all over the Gold Coast and beyond.

Watching their enjoyment and passion grow has been an absolute pleasure for me.

Thank you all and here's to an even better 2024

His first Golf Australia title was the SA Junior Masters @royaladelaidegc.

I remember watching @adamscottofficial win this event way back when and this is a great golf course to get your first win on @jasondayofficial and @marcleish both have their names on this trophy as well.

It is an excellent achievement for Chase. I am one very excited coach as I know all the effort he has put in alongside his supportive family. We have been working together since he was 5 (Now 16). Mum was there the whole week, and they stayed with my Mum and Dad. Mum cooked spare ribs in celebration.

This is just the beginning—Australian amateur next week in Melbourne and plenty more in the following weeks and years.

Well done champion!

Steve recently shot a 79 in a competition round and then backed it up with an even better score of 78 in a social round.

I have never seen someone commit to gaining new knowledge, stick to a plan for improvement, and do everything necessary to achieve their goals better than Steve. He deserves every result he gets.

Congratulations, Steve! Well done, mate!

What's even more impressive is that this bootcamp was an intensive program, which was physically demanding for Ian at times. There were moments when I thought he wouldn't make it through the three days, but to his credit, he kept on going and trying out new ideas. His perseverance is now starting to pay off in a big way. Well done, Ian!

Firstly, she has obtained her handicap which is a significant milestone for most beginner golfers. It indicates that she is taking the game seriously and is willing to abide by all the rules.

Secondly, she participated in her first competition this week and managed to secure the third position with 40 points. This is a remarkable accomplishment considering her journey, which was full of obstacles, including a broken foot earlier this year that significantly delayed her progress.

However, she has fully recovered now and is playing the best golf of her life.
Congratulations, Shonel!

This is a tournament that has been won by golfers such as Adam Scott, Jason Day, and Cam Smith in the past. The great news is that he still has a few chances to participate and win. I am excited to see where this game takes him.

Well done, buddy! He puts in a lot of effort into the right areas, and success will always follow that.

What excites me the most is that I believed Carter would be capable of achieving this eight or nine years ago when I first saw him hitting golf balls on the driving range. Although he left the game for a while, I am glad he returned to it a few years ago when I saw him again at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. Since then, he has joined coach Loic's junior program, where he has been able to compete with kids his own age and train at a high level.

All the effort he has put in over the last couple of years and months has paid off in a big way, and I'm excited to see how good Carter can become in this game. Congratulations, champ!

"Hey Paul
I went to Chinderah Golf Course with Andy and played the forward 9. I purposely made sure I scored and did not 'cheat' in any way. That is, I scored penalties and played the ball where I hit it (even if it was from a different hole, ha ha). I managed to score 54, a definite PB for me...The last 2 times I properly scored for 9 holes, I got 74 and 112 (wow, but the latter was last year when I didn't even have my clubs and couldn't swing).

I'm happy for you to use this story, for sure. Luckily I don't really suffer from ego, which helped me to persevere, even when I had an initial score of 112, haha. I don't want people to give up too quickly just because they mightn't pick up even the basics as quickly as others. I remember waiting 4 months just to get a good enough swing going so you could assess me for clubs. That was character-building on my part!"

The powerful message Daniel conveys in his note above is one of perseverance. He will be the first to tell you how hard this game seemed along his journey, but he kept turning up, asking good questions and implementing what he learned. He is now reaping the rewards and will continue to do so.

So excited for Dan!

"It was a mixed round but really affirmed the importance of the scoring method for me.

I started with a birdie, so it was a perfect start and then in the next 6 holes, I only picked up 4 points. I'm not sure what was happening, whether I was getting ahead of myself thinking about the position of the next shot or was it nerves/execution, etc.

I thought about what you said about asking myself the right questions. And I think this was the greatest moment of the round for me. I asked, "How am I going to score more points?" The answer was to play exactly to the scoring method, forget ego golf, pick that shot you know you can hit 8/10 times and give yourself a chance to score.

I really got back to basics...For the next 9 holes, I got 24 points....I won the comp by one point. Without having the scoring system and the mental game of golf ideology that goes with it, after those first few holes, my round would have capitulated... ...My handicap has also come down 2 shots in last 2 weeks."

Well done mate. I am excited that you are now enjoying the

"Hey Paul,
I took 14 shots off my last score over the weekend!...All the lessons made a huge improvement to my game. I hit 5 really good drives. 2 of which were only 13 or so meters from the pin on a par 4!... I can really feel and see the difference with my game!"

I am seriously impressed with your rapid Improvement mate and look forward to seeing how many more shots you can drop off your game in the very near future.

"Gday mate. Just a quick note to let you know that using some of your tips you have imparted on me over the years, I am the current medal of medals winner at Tallebudgera GC.

Everything from choosing the correct shot at the right time to not chasing a score when I was four shots from the lead at the turn. Just as good I also won the medal for November which qualifies me next years 🥇 of 🥇.
Once again thanks. 👍"

I suggested that he participate in one of my Play With The Pro Experience programs so I could assess his game and offer some guidance.

This turned out to be a good idea.

Recently, Rob informed me that he had scored 38 points at the Southport golf course, largely thanks to the tips I had given him. By breaking each green into quadrants, he determined the best way to approach and aim for each shot, greatly improving his scoring ability.

Hint - this technique means not aiming for flags; watch this video to learn more - Never Aim At Flags Again.

Additionally, I noticed that he had a shoulder issue that was causing a slice in his shots. By simply making him aware of this and offering some guidance, he was able to straighten out his shots. I am thrilled about Rob's progress and look forward to future golf sessions with him to help him continue to improve.

Just recently, Michael had one of his best 9-hole rounds, a 40 on the front 9 at Tallebudgera GC. This is roughly a 10-shot improvement over nine holes from when we had our first session in June. A huge improvement.

This is the list of areas for improvement that we identified during our on-course session were the main areas for Michael to focus on

The 10 keys to scoring
Ticks and crosses for bogey golf
Low point awareness in chipping and wedges
Swing path for all swings
Putting. Your last thought is always distance

I then provided Michael with links to my YouTube videos to watch in his own time that dived deeper into each topic. He watched them, applied what he learned over the past few months and is now reaping the rewards.

His comment when I asked if I could share his story -

"Even though it was 1 session, it really made a difference in how I think about & play golf. I feel like now at least I'm heading in the right direction."

Fantastic to hear Michael

"My golf goal for ages has been to break 100. My best score was 104. Today...........95!!! This makes me very happy!!!"

Well done Karen!

"The story of the day was my personal best on the golf course today: 102! My previous was 111.
I had a couple of interesting shots involving trees,"

You can see from the picture, the shot she had from the trees on the 7th hole. I have been reliably informed that she somehow hit this shot on the green!

Impressive Rachel!

"Hey mate. Some exciting news! My playing partner and I won our Foursome Championships yesterday at TV. It was played over 27 holes. We finished with a net 97. -5. My first honour board win"

Congratulations mate. You now have one up on your coach, who never got his name on an honour board before turning pro.

I am excited to share the success story of Anne, who joined my 9 Shots Lower Program late last year. She was not enjoying her golf because she was not hitting the ball well, lacked distance and height in her shots, and her scores were not where she wanted them to be. She didn't know where to start.

After a long chat about what she wanted from her golf, we determined that we needed to get on the golf course first to assess her current level of play. This was something she had not done before, but it was an important step in creating a clear plan to help her reach her goals. She also liked the idea that I would be holding her accountable each week and providing regular feedback throughout the program.

Over the 9 weeks of the program, Anne's golf improved by more than 9 shots. She was hitting the ball higher and further, and her short game became a strength. She was now proud of her game, and her friends were complimenting her on her improvement.

The photo below shows Anne celebrating her recent win in a Monthly Medal Stroke event. I remember her telling me how angry she was 12 months earlier when she was presented with a pot of honey for finishing last. She has come a long way since then!

Well done, Anne! I look forward to hearing about more of your successes in the future.

JP joined me for an On-course Play With The Pro Experience after he had had enough of feeling like the one golfer who wasn't up to the same standard as his mates. He decided that my Game Changer coaching package was what he needed to get the results he was looking for. Below is the message he sent me after just a few weeks of training. He was pretty happy.

"Hi mate, played the front 9 today with a mate of similar skill level. Started a bit poorly but improved along the way. Focussed on the follow through and set up. Used the chipping technique with good results and birdied the par 3 on the 5th 😃
Cheers, mate."

Well done, mate and I can't wait to see the further improvements over the next few weeks

"Lynda and I won the scramble. We won new putters!!! And are going to the state championships 🤯🤩😝"

I am so excited to see this, as their win was within weeks of our Play With the Pro Experience that they both participated in.

Well done team!

"PB yesterday at TV. 43 points and a NTP! I was definitely in the zone hit every fairway off the tee, which built confidence. Apart from the 2 double bogeys, I was ticking all the boxes with the scoring method. Nailed all my approach shots, which is where I have been letting myself down.

My planning process was in motion from tee to green, always choosing an in-play shot. Putting and chipping went up a notch today with little to no thought process once over the ball. Happy Golfing 🏌️‍♂️⛳️ Best moment- the best start to a round with 2pars."

Could not be happier for you, mate. All the effort you have put in is starting to pay off. Awesome stuff

P.S. He also backed this performance up with a runner-up finish in the C grade champs at Tally Valley.

"Hey mate, I won the B grade champs today by 5 shots."

What a fantastic message to get From Bruce. He loves his golf and rides all of the emotions that come with trying to get better. The work he has put into his game has paid off. He will proudly be able to look at his name up on the honour board for years to come.

Well done mate!

I am very excited to share Tracey's message from last week. She has diligently been working on her game for the past 12 months since joining one of my Get into Golf programs.

"Hope this makes you feel better Coach!
Just had a wonderful game with Sue at Surfers Paradise.
My best game ever!!! (49 for 9 holes!)
No pars but nothing worse than a double bogey. Whoo hoo!!"

This score for 9 holes now puts Tracey in the top half of all golfers who play the game worldwide

Well done Tracey. I look forward to hearing many more stories like this in the future.

"Hey, Paul just played 18 holes at Glades. After 2 group sessions with you and a 9-hole experience, I lowered my score by 15 shots. My last 3 games before seeing you were 112, 113 and 116. Today I followed your tips and shot 99. Card attached.

Thanks for guiding my sail in a better direction."

Very exciting stuff, mate. And the best part is there is still some low-hanging fruit that you will pick off in the near future.

The Queensland Boys Team finished 2nd in both the Stroke and Matchplay sections.

Chase went undefeated in the Matchplay section for the week. I enjoyed watching him play at Emerald Lakes last week, where he was well under par in his 5 & 4 win.

A 260m Driver off the deck on the 12th hole was one of the more impressive shots I have seen in a while!

Michael had been struggling with his golf game for a while, and his handicap had gone up to over 20. After observing his game, I realized that he had gotten away from some of the key basics of Reading and Planning his shots.

I gave him some advice, and he immediately got back to what he used to do years ago when he was off a 5 h'cap. The very next day, he shot a nett 66 at the Palms course at Sanctuary Cove, which is 6 better than his handicap.

Well done, Michael! Micheal. Proof that you don't need to get worse before you get better

I am pleased to let you know that Neil had 40 stableford points around Windaroo Lakes recently which was an extremely good score considering he is only recently recovered from a pretty bad arm injury.

Well done mate.

She joined me on the course, where we reviewed many scoring concepts that she was unaware of, and she grasped them wholeheartedly. I am pleased to say that I received the below message from Sylvana after she played her very next game.

"Guess what, Paul?!? I got 41 Stableford points and an 85, haha. The lesson helped a lot!!!"

You don't have to get worse before you get better!

Well done Sylvana!

"Hi Paul Thanks for your message. I mainly play 9 holes at Meadow Park, twice per week. Had my best ever score of 36 last week, including my first ever birdie. I seem to have settled into a scoring range between 38 and 43. This is a long way from struggling to break 50 before I joined "Get Better at Golf" early last year. Thanks again. Mark"

I am very happy to have been a part of your success Mark and I hope it continues.

After this message from Sylvana just before my last newsletter

"Guess what, Paul?!? I got 41 Stableford points and an 85, haha. The lesson helped a lot!!!"

This is what she sent me a few days later

"I played Emerald Lakes today and scored 85 (61 nett)! Happy with that!"

That is nine shots better than her handicap after just one on-course coaching session.

Well done Sylvana!

Ken never had a lesson before, but he received excellent advice from Pete and other pros he played with over the years. His scoring and decision-making were already at a high level, so we didn't focus much on that. However, after playing a few holes, I noticed some issues with his setup to shots. Ken was unaware that his set-up was not what he thought, causing problems with his swing and ball striking.

After discussing this with him, he made some significant improvements in his swing and ball striking in the last few holes. Ken promised to try out the new concepts in his game the next day, and he sent me a message thanking me for the experience.

I am very happy to have been a part of your success Ken, and I hope it continues.

Simon joined Get Better at Golf training sessions, where he learnt new skills and implemented extensive technique and strategy changes. This was not easy for him as the swing patterns he had developed over a long period were quite well ingrained.

I am pleased to say that with disciplined effort, Simon has come out of frustration and overwhelm an utterly different golfer.

He is now hitting the ball further, and straighter than ever and easily keeps up with his mates. And if he keeps the focused effort with feedback going, he will be going way past them soon.

Well done mate!

I am glad to say that not only has Deb started to play to her handicap again, but in fact, she's even dropped nine shots in her 9-hole games recently. I believe this is way beyond her expectations stop.

I'm most excited to watch Deb hit shots she has never hit before out on the golf course, including using seven irons and sandwiches around the greens, saving her many shots. I know that her game will be changed forever after this program.

I'm very excited to see your progress Deb, and I can't wait to see how you go in the future.

On the last Saturday Social Golf Day he had his first ever Hole in One!!!

After that, he went on to shoot his best 9 Hole score since starting golf again, smashing his goals.

Watch out though there is more to come. Well done mate.👊

Amazing what can be seen and quickly improved when your coach is on course with you.

I am very excited for Jackie as she has put in lots of effort over the past few years to get to this point.

Well done champion!

Gabbi has only recently started playing her own ball for the entire nine holes and has been making significant progress since.

Very excited for you Gabbi, and I can't wait to see how low you can go.

Yes, you have read that scorecard correctly; he had a nett score of 55 on a par 68 golf course, which is a whopping 13 shots better than his handicap!

When I spoke with him that night, he was buzzing, and I don't think he has come down from his high yet.

In his honour, I would ask that you click on the link and watch the short reel I made of him at Grange GC (the host of the recent LIV tournament) and share it widely.

It is one of the funniest and best efforts I have ever seen on a golf course.🤣
The man loves a challenge.👍

Well done mate. I couldn't be prouder.💪

"My golf improvement journey with Paul started at the end of 2020. The statistics are interesting - my Average score has reduced from 21.1 over par to 16.5 and the standard deviation of my scores has reduced from 5.0 to 4.0.

I live near Tenterfield (about 4hrs drive) so this has been achieved remotely with not many face-to-face sessions using Paul's Scoring Method. I look forward to the next phase of improvement!"

Needless to say Steve is pretty happy and I am glad to be a part of his journey. Well done mate

He was playing with Ian Cook who just 6 days later was playing with Craig Wallace when he had his Hole in One.

Congrats mate!

Ian was lucky enough to have witnessed both Rod and Craig's Hole in One's.

Ian has informed me that he is available to play with for an undisclosed fee! Haha!

I am excited to say that Scott shot a 50 for 9 holes at Southport GC which was 10 shots better over just 9 holes!

I can tell you that this is just the start for Scott. If he can do this in just three weeks then just wait and see what happens over the next few months.

Keep up the great work mate.

When he first joined my 10 shots lower program early last year, he was struggling to break 100. Look at him now!

"Played with the GC Veterans yesterday at Parkwood. First time there. Played my best competitive round. 38 points with a 16 Handicap. (84 strokes par 70).

Playing a new course helps me focus on what's important. Be careful and assess where I need to try and hit the ball. Keep away from trouble... Really helps when you don't 3 putt!!! Very pleased to also get the win on the day."

Well done mate!

"Hey Paul I didn't want to make a big deal of it around the others but today was the best 9 holes I've ever played. Genuine 39 off the stick! I'm pretty chuffed"

Amazing what low expectations can do for us. Well done mate. Super excited for you

How I went from complete embarrassment to being on top of the world in 5 mins!

Read it here!

"Great day today, 72 off the stick - 6 over for a Net 62. I won the A-grade monthly medal. Also, won the putts with 22 and two-pin shots..... Back to single figures, for a while. Good golfing all."

"Had my best round at Brisbane today in the monthly medal. Shot 5 under 67 - Nett 69 with two bogeys, 5 birdies and an eagle in the wind!

Thanks, Paul for the wind tips! They really work!"

This was after a 19th position in the Australian Junior Championship the week before at his first attempt. The majority of those ahead of him were much older.

Well done champ!

He contacted me as he was very frustrated with his golf. Consistent contact was holding him back, and nothing he did to fix the issue seemed to work.

So we went out for an on-course Play With the Pro Experience. There we discovered that not only were his concepts of what he needed to do to make good contact out of whack, but he was also making decisions that were putting even more pressure on his swing.

We had some brief discussions about some new concepts and a few training sessions to build his confidence that they work and then Martin applied them during his following games.

I am pleased to say that Martin is now shooting 20 shots less in under than two months! He is very close to breaking the 100 barrier and will go well past it soon.

Well done mate. I look forward to hearing about your success story soon.

The first was watching how well all the regulars welcomed the new Get Into Golfers to the tribe. It was very humbling. I am grateful to you all for your enthusiasm to do this.

The second reason was to see so many participants swapping phone numbers and organising games outside of the days.

The whole vision of these days was to see new golfers made to feel welcome, make new friends and enjoy everything this great game has to offer.

Thank you all for making that a reality🙏

It is not about lower scores or winning trophies. Instead, it is about how golf can create friendships and provide enjoyment however you want to play.

Gabbi and Tracey are new golfers who met through the Saturday Social Golf Days.
I was extremely excited to hear from Gabbi that they joined to play Talai GC last weekend.

Gabbi said they had a great time dodging water, long grass resembling snake country, and a colony of baby toads! 🤪

Gabbi was very excited with a "legitimate" par, and Tracey even made a birdie!

I am a very proud coach 🙌

All of them hit enough good shots that they all want to return for more.

Some even want to buy their own golf clubs now!
That is a sign that they may have found their new sport.

Well done all.

This is what Mark had to say.

"This is what makes all the practice worthwhile. I played today at the home club monthly medal stroke event... Today's focus was to stay in the moment, no penalty strokes, keeping my ball in play, and hitting into my 50mtr scoring zone in regulation. 81 gross, 69 net 12HC today ... Birdie on the 15th holing a 12 ft putt. Won the monthly medal in A grade."

Super excited coach here. Well deserved, mate.

Euan had 40 pts last week on a trip to ELGC, including a nett one on the 17th.

The thing is, I am yet to meet Euan in person, and he has only been watching my videos on Youtube and Social media.

I am sure there was more that contributed to Euan's score than just my ideas, but it is fantastic to know that I may have helped in some way.

I can't wait to see how we can keep improving your golf, mate, even if we don't see each other!

"Well we must have done something right yesterday as I won the B grade Comp today on a count back! 👌Many thanks
-Brian 🦊"

Many times things can improve that fast when your coach gets to watch what is really going on, out on the course. Well done, mate!

However, the most pleasing thing is that he had his best result within 50m of the pin. He managed to get down in two shots 14 out of 18 attempts. That is at a tour-level standard.

This is a great accomplishment and testament to a renewed focus on making his training harder than the actual game and having purpose to every session.

Well done, mate!

One of the best things Anne has done is to go from being petrified of having to hit over water to making a birdie on hole number 5 at Emerald Lakes, which has a water carry!

I was so thrilled to hear her voice excitement when she told me.

Well done, Anne!

Congratulations to 15-year-old Chase, who has won this year's Summer Cup.

Chase won this gross event by two shots and finished 4 over with scores of 74, 74, and 70.

Well done, champion!

Her most recent round was an impressive 38 points!

I believe that her mindset of low expectations and wanting to just enjoy herself, combined to produce the perfect emotional state to play golf in.

Well done Alison. Great to have you back and keep that state of mind going.

One was me breaking my ankle, and two, he had his own health problems after that. It seemed like we must have run over a black cat each.

However, we kept in touch, and I also kept making sure that he was doing what he could when he could with his golf to try and hit his ten shots lower goal at some stage in the future.

I'm pleased to say that after a review session last week, Mark had his lowest score ever, an 84 at Southport GC. This is five shots lower than he had ever done before and, well and truly, more than ten shots better than he was doing early last year.😂

It was great to get some golf in with him over the Christmas period.

He puts up with some 'tough love' coaching from me a lot 🤣 but it does pay off in the long run.

First, she had a score of 100 at Emerald Lakes GC. Then she followed it up with 42 points (98 stroke score).

What a great way to finish 2022!

Below are the results after a few weeks of purposeful practice and applying some new on course strategies.

"Well Paul, great round on Boxing day with 38 points, today 40 points! Had one pick up but even factoring that it would have been a sub 90" round."

"Well, Single Stab today off 11, played to handicap and came second in Agrade with a shot dropped. Amazing how a change in attitude helps. I really lowered expectations and accepted the consequences of every shot. I was able in the main to push technicality aside.

I really thank our community for the advice and support and of course Paul (even on hols he can put you back on track). Now my next challenge is to keep the expectations low and just play. Merry Christmas everybody."

He backed up his 42 points with a 64 nett the following week. This won his grade as well as the overall win at Highercombe GC.

Needless to say, he is very happy even though his mates may not be! HAHA

(Hi Alan and Geoff!)

"Played Southport for the first time today. I haven't played much over Xmas and new year so I didn't set high expectations and just made sure I had a good look at the hole I was playing and played conservatively.

Mostly left the driver in the bag and played 3 wood and hybrid on most par 4s and 5s ( Yes Paul I do really try and listen!!!). Paid off well for me. I had 38 points (18 handicap) and came 2nd on the day. No bunkers, and no penalty strokes. Played with one ball all day!!! Very happy. How good is golf!!"

Well done mate!

"89 off the stick and 41 points! From the back tees and all!! Amazing round with still a lot of improvement to make. Key thing today was I looked where I didn't want to be and kept my tempo all round. Your coaching is paying off Paul 👍"

Congratulations!