[Cherry Hills will be used as support for the argument that Wie's path will leave her not only with a poor foundation for winning majors but unprepared to deal with inevitable criticism.] I just hope this doesn't backfire on this young girl, ... I'm very concerned about her future. It's obvious the talent is there, but I think it's all gotten too big, too soon, and it's going to be harder for her than the people around her think. What happens if she ends up resenting the whole thing? If she gets under so much pressure that she just says, 'What do I need this for?' Because if you get separated from the joy and passion, it's over. |
Before mental skills can really make a difference, a golfer has to develop swing skills and course management. Focusing on the mental is where a guy like Ernie can make huge strides. |
Her swing changed in a way I hadn't seen before. She quit turning and got steep. She stopped being a repeater, which is what she usually does better than anybody. |
The arc of your swing doesn't have a thing to do with the size of your heart. |
The Open is the home of the over-try. |
What happens is that women tend to panic when they're losing it. Whereas, generally speaking, men, rather than panic, go to another place: resignation. At a U.S. Open, panic is worse. Your brain floods, everything slips away, and there is nothing you can do. |