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What are the thoughts that go through your mind to help you better your game out on the course?
1) When I am over the ball with driver- I tell myself I am "in the range still. It helps me not think about OB, water, or anything negative to affect my swing 2) When I am on a Par 3 tee box- I tell myself that I am in the middle of the fairway on a par 4, hit the green and get out of here with no less than par. 3) Pitch or Chipping- just get it on green anywhere. The Putting is solid, I will save Par. I feel this keeps my mind clear of big number possibilities on that hole. 4) Iron play- thoughts are only on where I want to hit the ball and I tell myself it is going there, that green is mine. Crazy but it helps. 5) Putting- simply have to much confidence with putter to think about anything but bottom of cup. Just a few little things that help me focus. What's yours? |
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| # 16 2/6/2013 8:35:05 PM |
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No matter what shot it is, once I have my set up the way I want it, the one single thought and picture I have in my mind is the ball going where I want it to go. Course management and other essentials I get out of the way before I step up to the ball. I am extremely focused on a line to a specific small target, once that is in my head I just let go and let it happen and see my shot in my head.
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| # 17 2/6/2013 9:44:42 PM |
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Great responses. I like the smile thought from LL. It is interesting the differences everyone has in approaching this game. I remember back in the day when I bowled professional at the regional level. I would pace the bowling alley between shots. Nerves? Probably. But it kept me focused. People probably thought I was strange but.... Everyone has a method.
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