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Golf- The Mental Game

11:25 pm June 1, 2009

The fundamentals of golf are very different than many other sports.
Take baseball for example.

When you get up to bat to swing, your need to adjust to the pitch
based upon on how it’s thrown at you. In other words, the game is
built around your reaction towards what someone else is doing.

You don’t make your move until the pitcher throws the ball.
In golf, however, you are in control. You are in charge of making
every move. The ball just sits there, waiting for you to take a shot.

You are responsible for every play that happens, disregarding natural
elements of course. You cannot blame a bad play on a pitch, another
teammate (unless on a team), or anything else. It’s kind of a solo
endeavor.

This is what makes golf so difficult, challenging, & yet fun to play.

And on top of that, you have people watching you, all in complete
silence.

Talk about the need for focus!

A. Positive Mindset

Golf requires that you focus & think about every shot you try.

Golf requires so much attention to what you are doing that any type
of negative thought or worry can have a dramatic effect on the
outcome of your game.

Doubt can easily seep into your mind, especially if you are a
beginner. Once this happens, your body may firm up, you may get
nervous & jittery, & the next thing you know, your ball has landed in
the rough.

Consider it to be the equivalent of stage fright. Yes, golf can be this
difficult, if you let it.

How can you prevent negative thoughts & feelings from arising on
the course? The answer is extremely simple, yet it may be difficult to
comprehend at first.
All you have to do is take action. Take action faster than your mind
can start thinking about bad swings. That’s the thing about golf – you
can literally think your way into a slump. But quick action can help
get you out it!

Stick with the basics and focus on simple repetitive movements.

Keep your body loose & as you prepare for your shot, shift the
weight of your body from foot to foot: back & forth.

Wiggle your club a bit & loosen up. Have fun & stop worrying about
negative consequences.

Just learning how to play a stress-free game may be the hardest
lesson you’ll learn in golf…

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