Natasha Stasiuk’s journey to self-discovery and golf greatness
Natasha has been the Canadian All-Abilities Champion for the last four years. But life hasn’t been easy. This is a story of resilience, tenacity, support and love.
Performance
The final piece: How a band of brothers showed me the way to get unstuck
In the third and final instalment of my “origin story” about what influenced me to write my new book, I note that becoming aware of my self-defeating behaviours allowed me to move forward, both as a player and a coach.
Talk about being in the moment: my extraordinary lesson in awareness
My face went hot. It was like I was stunned, paralyzed. I realized that this was a moment. I eked out, “Ouch. Thank you … I think.” I muttered something about having to go somewhere. I fled.
An author reflects: “The choking dog years”
I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I lived and died—mostly died—with the quality of my golf. I sulked and dragged my carcass around the course like I was headed to the gallows.
Despite 41 broken bones and 27 surgeries, Tim Casarin went back to work – and to golf
After a 2014 accident, the firefighter was told golf was out of the question – he’d be lucky to walk again without something to lean on.
Overcoming the resistance to tee it forward
Golf professionals are chronically frustrated that many players play the wrong tees for their age and ability, depriving themselves of fun and slowing the pace of play.
Humble Howard is Golf’s Spiritual Leader. Why not? No-one else claimed it
“I’m definitely more intense than the average bear,” said Howard, who freely shares his experiences both good and cringe-worthy on the podcast. “It’s helped me in my professional career and in golf, but it’s not for everyone.
Swing like you’re chopping wood? Yes!
Martin Chuck from the Tour Striker Academy has a great tip to use your “magic hands” to swing more effectively.
Q&A with Golf Performance Coach Jon Roy
In this segment we discuss why golfers aren’t getting better and how the mental side of golf is finally opening up and being recognized as a real issue to be dealt with.
