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Golf Mental Tip
Get Out Of Your Own Way!
Rob Moore
Developing a strong mental golf game involves identifying
the chief problems that usually stump us, and then learning
how to eliminate them from the equation.
Stress is the #1 cause of those mental stumbling blocks --
too often, we let outside influences ruin our day. A partner
that is too boisterous, too many golfers on the course, the
weather, not enough warm-up time before the round, etc.
These factors all too often adversely affect our mental golf
game.
Pros use these mental tactics everyday when they play, but
only recently has the amateur golfer started to recognize
the importance of developing a strong mental approach to golf.
As a matter of fact, learning how to control the mental aspect
of one's golf can make all the difference in the world!
I'm not a mental golf expert - but I know someone who is!
The book "Own the Zone" is one of the most incredible books
I've ever come across. You might consider this book if you
truly want to elevate your game.
Get a Grip
I've doubted this theory before - and always came up wrong.
the theory is "positivity" and it involves keeping a positive
state of mind in golf (or anything for that matter!). This
doesn't mean you have to be happy-go-lucky (God knows I can't
stay that way!), but you have to maintain a certain "can-do"
attitude when it comes to your golf.
How many times do we shank a ball into the lake on the first
tee, and our day is pretty much done from there? If you're
like me, you're mentally playing catch-up the rest of the
day. Not fun!
Instead of dwelling on that bad shot, immediately start thinking
and visualizing what your next shot needs to be. Putting that
shot immediately out of your mind will tell you mentally that
you're going to stay in a positive mode. I know it sounds
hard, but give it a try!
Going for it.....or maybe not
Playing within yourself is a key aspect of developing (and
assisting) your mental golf game.
When you chance a shot you have doubts about, your odds of
pulling the shot off successfully are slim. You're giving
your mind a fighting chance when you stay true to yourself,
whatever shot that would be.
Playing to your strengths is not only a good course strategy,
but a solid mental one as well.
Rob Moore operates www.HI-WAYgolf.com
, home of golf tips and golf equipment reviews to help Break
100 Now!
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