"Golf psychology" tips by Golf Gizmos

Golf psychology tips

If you cannot see the shot in your mind you are trying to play, then you should not be attempting it Play the percentage shot Once your mind is made up total commitment is required

Accept the fact you may drop a shot and be surprised how many you save.

If you take a chance you will likely run up a score

If you are having trouble so are others

Good breaks are to be saluted

Bad breaks are to be ignored

Bad temper is stupidity

Play the course not the opposition

Play your own game

Play to your strengths but remember golf has a way of finding weaknesses out.

Get rid of your weaknesses.

Plan your play of each hole

Golf is a management exercise

If you have any doubt you probably will not

Always make sure you hit a good safe shot after a poor shot.

Good shots promote good shots

After a bad shot it is unlikely you will hit a fantastic recovery as you are
swinging badly.

Tiredness causes bad shots

Bad shots cause tiredness

Physical fitness is needed for tournament play

Mental toughness is needed for tournament play
Mental toughness is an acquired skill

Everyone has good days and bad days.

Learn to accept it

Disappointment is to be expected

A round of Golf is not about memorable shots, it’s about score

Hitting good shots does not guarantee a good score

Hitting no bad shots does guarantee a good score

The bad shots usually count for more than the good shots

The only reason to entering a competition is to win

Golf psychology tips

Winning beats all

Coming last is the pits

Pressure is a personal thing. Only you can create it

Only you can handle pressure

I can and I will

Confidence is the child of competence Face up to the situation

Positive thinking imperative

Never change your mind during the play of a shot

Make up your mind, go through the drills, execute the shot

Allow nothing to disturb you

Should your mind dwell on disaster it most certainly will occur

The most important six inches are those between your ears

The first decision is usually correct

Focus your attention on the back of the ball A good shot must be filed and stored in memory
A bad shot must be forgotten Do not dwell on bad shots

Establish a drill which can repeat under tension

Keep it simple Keep calm Keep controlled Keep confident Keep relaxed Keep focussed on the stroke you are playing Stay in the present you can only affect now What has happened is over. What might happen is later. Just do your best right now. A good tune in your head sometimes helps your well being

Golf psychology tips

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