Tip From the Archives
Focus Like a Pro
Problem
You face a narrow fairway or have a limited amount of room where the ball can land.
Cure
Instead of focusing on where you cannot hit the ball, find the safest place to land it. Visualize the ball landing in that location and do not be afraid to lay up. Keep in mind that most players are better at controlling the ball with 3 wood than they are with a driver.
Therapy
Imagine you are playing in a professional tournament and there is a crowd of people along the edges of the fairway. This is usually very nerve racking and therefore would make you concentrate even harder on hitting the ball in a safe location. The more you concentrate on an area while playing golf, the more likely the ball will land there. That is why when someone is terrified of hitting the ball in the water, they focus on the water so much that when they do swing, the ball flies right into it. Use the fear of hitting people along the edges of the fairway to scare you so much that you remember and decide to focus on your exact target instead of the trouble areas. Focus like a pro, ignore the people around you and just concentrate on making a smooth swing towards your target.
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