Golf Is A Mental Talent
Author: Jena Luthovski

Many people have the physical parts of the game down but can't
get their mental golf game in check. The best way to begin
improving your mental game is simply, to simplify. You have
time between each shot to think and plan, but this can, at
times, be a disadvantage. Over-thinking a shot can lead to
worse, not better, play. If your brain is clogged with thoughts
and signals, you most likely will not carry out the desired
play.

Second-guessing yourself can also damage your mental game. You
pick one club but then decide another one is better. Or when
putting you think it should be hit at one angle, then walk
around and see it should be different. All these variables can
add confusion and stress to play, and will negatively affect
your game. Stress in your body can even affect your stance,
leading to poorly executed shots.

The first step in clearing the mind is thinking only of the
present situation. The player should not focus on past shots or
the score. Think only of the shot that is being played at the
moment.
If thoughts are crowding the mind, focus on your breathing or a
few golf-related words that you can repeat to yourself to create
focus.

Instead of attempting to practice the mechanics of your stance
and swing on the field, reduce the amount of thinking and
simply let your body take over the physical aspect. The more
focused and clear the mind is, the better your body can take
over.

The mindset of trying to get a certain score can also cripple a
game. If you are consistently unhappy with your game, step back
and work on techniques and skill, rather than continue to face
frustration on the course. Having a mental state of anger and
frustration can block successful golfers from achieving their
potential.

When you have improved skills and techniques to a point where
you are comfortable on the course and show increasingly
improved scores, the next mental step is breaking beyond your
comfort zone. Fear stops many from trying for higher scores. If
you seek to stay in the same standing and play only for social
occasions, this is not a problem, but if you are seeking to
improve your game, you should be prepared to break out of your
comfort zone, as this is the only way to truly see results.


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