think. work. play. differently.

What’s stopping you from enjoying the game of golf and playing to your potential?

Creative Golf (of ThinkWorkPlay) Mental Game ("CGMG") combines coaching expertise by Doug Hodges, PGA Professional and Mental Game Coach, and zone training with real time heart rhythm monitoring to help you play to your potential.

In an interview in 2003, Tiger Woods said it best: "The guy who is really controlling his emotions is going to win the game."

The Creative Golf Mental Game 3-Step Program:
Tuition fee $495 (Heritage Golf Club members receive a 20% discount)

Step 1: Attend the Competitive Edge Workshop
2-hour mental game workshop specifically designed to provide the tools needed to play in the zone, make good decisions, and sustain peak performance on the golf course.

Step 2: Attend a Creative Golf Introductory Workshop
2-hour program combining the emotional aspects of the Competitive Edge workshop with mental game coaching.

Step 3: Attend the Creative Golf Mental Game School
2-day program covering all aspects of the advantages of playing an excellent, focused mental game.

Creative Golf Informational Sessions
Stop by the Heritage driving range and try out the emWave®
Most Tuesdays between 4pm and 6pm / No Charge

Attend a Creative Golf Program
Learn how to develop your mental game using the emWave®
and incorporate techniques to eliminate tension and anxiety.

Junior Golf Program
Download information on the Junior Golf Program

“By employing your ideas and putting myself back in the fun zone while playing, I had the best 72 hole tournament of my life, finishing tied for 8th at the PGA Senior Club Professional Championship in Port St. Lucie. My 11 under total was the result of several things, but most important was getting out of my own way and having fun while making 19 birdies for the week. Thank you for your help and I look forward to working with you again soon."

Jimmy Hamilton, PGA, Capitol Tee Golf Practice Center
March 2010

“I wish to thank you for changing my outlook towards golf. Your 3 recent tips have proven to be game changing. Last week I breezed around in carefree fashion and it was FUN. Where were you 15 years ago!”

John Hrivnak, Director of Sales, Bosch Packaging Services , Inc. N
November 2008

“Thanks so much for last Monday's session. I learned a lot about myself and how I allow emotions to influence my game. Now I can turn that around and use "confident, powerful" emotions to play to my potential. I had another hole in one on Thursday!!! It was a perfect shot!!! This is my new mind picture to calm my heart rate and hopefully have a green light!

Anne Winters, Member Devils Ridge Golf Club
November 2008

“I borrowed the assistant pro's 56 degree wedge, thought about my "green" zone feeling, and promptly hit a perfect pitch 55 yards into the hole. Needless to say, we won.”

Meryl Freeman, Rex Healthcare
June 2008

“Thanks for an outstanding session. I know the Mental Pre-shot Routine is a foundation I can leverage over the long term. Thanks again”.

W Jim Fischer Member, Heritage Golf Club
May 2008

“I played in a captain's choice tournament yesterday afternoon and I applied the "Happy Place" thoughts to my putts of which I have been so afraid in the past. I dropped 1 20-22 foot one and 5 8-10 foot ones. I feel so good now about my putting. I plan to play in Pinehurst all three days this holiday weekend with my husband and I will surprise him with my new found wisdom. Thanks for your help - the session was wonderful.”

Barbara Scheib, ElectriCities of NC Inc.
May 2008

“I got a chance to use my new mental pre shot routine down in Hilton Head over the thanksgiving weekend. It's definitely given me a clearer understanding of how to consistently hit great shots. I think this will be just the edge I need to compete at the highest level of amateur golf”

Chad Westby
November '05

“I love the game of golf. I have played the game for over 40 years and have competed at all levels of play in the amateur ranks. I have never had a formal course nor adequately instructed in the importance of the mental game. If you want to take your game to the next level, this is a program to invest in. Doug is a very good coach and has the passion to help you obtain your golfing goals.”

Dr. William H. Morley
July '06

“It's scary leaving the 'Think Box' because you have to give up control.”

Vinton Fountain
July '06

[ Individual coaching ] is also available. For more information or to register, please [ contact us ]. To read what students are saying, please visit our [ testimonials ] page.

“I struggled with golf for decades. Working on good mechanics was taking me only so far, and tinkering with them only increased my frustration and a sense that I couldn’t master a simple golf swing. Doug Hodges explained how training my mind could provide the tools that I really needed. Within 12 months of attending his mental game golf school, my handicap dropped from 12 to a 5 and it is continuing to drop because I am still learning to apply the principals that he taught. This was the best instruction I ever had, anywhere.”

Henry A. Lister, PhD
June '06

“ The swing mechanics are one thing – but the brain is much more powerful! In the fall of 2005, I attended my initial ThinkWorkPlay Mental Game School taught by Doug Hodges. Since this time I have focused more on the mental preparation of the game and it is paying off. I recently played in my Club Championship and for the first time competed in the in the Championship Flight as I felt that I was ready to test my game, both mental and physical. With the knowledge from Doug as well as a few tweaks with my mechanics, I placed third in the Championship Flight.

My goals are coming to fruition with the CGMG theories and applying the mental mechanics to my game! I am looking forward to my goal of winning a few championships with this knowledge and confidence that is now in my mind.”

Bill Moore
Raleigh, NC

“ As a novice golfer, it was important for me to learn the mechanics of golf. However, technique can only take you so far before you realize that the mental aspects of the game are just as important – if not more. I found that mental obstacles such as anxiety, lack of concentration or self-doubt can be major road blocks to playing a good round of golf. When I use a more creative, right-brain approach to golf, I am more relaxed, I play better and I definitely enjoy the game more.”

Jan Doyle
October '05