Attitude

Golf has become so competitive these days that even a friendly game with the boys can be nerve wracking! When was the last time you went out on the course by yourself and just enjoyed the surroundings? We’ll here’s a few things that can help you play like you’re all alone and without a care in the world.

FOCUS!

What are you thinking about? You’ve heard it before and I’ll say it again. “One shot at a time” That’s right, all you should be concerned with is the single shot that you’re over at any given moment. Then have the mind frame that you could care less where it goes. I know it’s hard but when you get to the point where you don’t care, that is when you’ll allow yourself to make your natural move and swing within yourself. We’ve all done it, you know, toward the end of your round when you’ve tried all day to hook the ball and all you can do is slice, then something inside says “I don’t care if I shoot a hundred”. Then all of a sudden you relax and waalaa, you hit the shot of the day and say to yourself that was easy. Which brings me to my next point.

RELAX!

Relaxing is extremely difficult these days with all the stress we have in our daily lives. So when we get to the golf course we’re suppose to leave it all behind, right? Yea, right! How can I relax when I have so much on my mind? Do you remember the tip I wrote about breathing? That’s right, breathe. We do it all day long until we step foot on the first tee. “OK, I’ve got fives three ways with David, John and Dennis. Let’s see, dollar skins with carry-overs. Green fees were fifty bucks, If I win all ways that will cover the day plus drinks, “SHANK” What are you thinking about? You idiot, you’re horrible, “ring” who is calling me know? Sound familiar?

HAVE FUN!

That’s right, have fun. The first thing I teach every junior golfer that comes to one of my schools is have fun. If you can’t have fun playing golf then go back to the office. How can I have fun with all this pressure on me to hit it long and score well? I just spent $600 on this new driver. I have to play well or else! I know it’s tough but it you try to have fun you won’t put so much pressure on yourself and you probably will shoot lower scores, because you are relaxed and you can breathe, which will allow you to focus. Each one of you has to learn to play within yourselves. That means set reasonable goals, try not to hit a shot you know you can’t, and accept the level of play that you are at. It’s just a game…