Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game The No B.S. Guide to Buying a Better Golf Swing – Lawrie Montague #390
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Jan 2, 2026 Lawrie Montague, an Australian PGA professional and coach, shares insights from his extensive 40-year career focused on long-term player development. He discusses why traditional golf lessons often fail, emphasizing the need for students to learn how to play rather than just swing mechanics. Lawrie champions goal-centered coaching and the importance of recognizing each player's unique needs. He critiques the 'factory golf' approach and stresses the value of mindful practice and individualized coaching, encouraging players to embrace a problem-solving mindset on the course.
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Short-Term Fixes Won't Build Lasting Skill
- Short-term thinking undermines long-term skill development in golf.
- You cannot expect a quick tip to solve a deep motor-learning challenge.
Invest Time To Build Autonomous Skill
- Spend extended, focused time (a day) with a coach rather than single-hour lessons.
- Build a plan toward autonomy so the player trusts their swing without thinking mechanics.
Don't Let Past Data Define Potential
- Lag data (past stats) dominates coaching but doesn't show potential.
- Coaching should focus on possible futures, not only what has already happened.
