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present-moment focus.
Then accept the result for
what it is, and move on to
the next shot with renewed
vigor and enthusiasm."
3
Robert K.
Winters is the
author of
Mistake-Free
Golf: First
Aid for Your
Golfing Brain.
TOP FIVE
Head in the Game
Even top golfers
need a reminder to think
things through. Sports
psychologist Bob Winters
is here to help.
1
Don't Jump the Gun
"A lot of players who
aren't ready swing anyway,"
Winters says. "This happens a
lot on the putting green, which
is the worst spot since that's
where you need the most
precision. Before you even
step up to the ball, visualize
exactly what you want it to do.
If you're feeling uncomfortable,
back away, refocus, and
then step in again, ready to
execute with a directed mind."
2
ILLUSTRATION BY STEFANIE PEPPING
Commit to the Shot
"The best golfers
commit themselves to a
specific shot plan and routine;
the players having problems
bring worry and doubt to
the ball. Commit to your
target and your swing with
Ignore Everyone Else
"A lot of golfers fear
being laughed at over poor
shots, but no one really cares
about what you're doing. The
only thing that matters is you,
your ball, and your target.
If you can go out and enjoy
yourself without worrying
about what other people
think, you give yourself the
emotional freedom to play the
game you want to play."
4
5
Forget Perfection
"Perfect golf doesn't
exist, and when you say
'I must' or 'I have to,' you're
only setting yourself up for
failure and robbing yourself
of enjoyment. Play the shot
you know you can hit. Fancy
may look great, but functional
goes into the hole."
Maintain Your
Composure
"Remain calm, collected, and
in control. If you hit a bad shot,
pause for a couple of seconds
instead of jumping in the cart.
Make two swing-aways to rid
yourself of frustration, and
then rehearse the swing you
wanted to make so that you
have positive momentum
going into the next shot."
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