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The Reality of the Yips (and a putt I'll never forget)

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Conor McGowan Roam Golf
Apr 17, 2026
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I remember the moment I first got the yips.

There was a college event at County Louth golf club (Baltray). If you know this course you might be aware that the first 6 holes are where you do your score, then you hang on for dear life for the final 12.

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County Louth Golf Club, Baltray

I’d started my round quite nicely, I was -1 through the first 5 holes when …

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