Tip From the Archives

Forget Your Mistakes and Play Better

Problem

You have trouble putting mistakes behind you, dwelling on the holes you have already played or holes you will play.

Cure

People are shocked by the mistakes they make and fixate on it for the next couple of holes. Expect to make a couple of mistakes while playing but think of it as something to work on at home or on the range and play your next shot.

Therapy

Anger will boost your adrenaline and therefore tense your muscles and set yourself up for playing poorly. Focus on only your current shot and do not allow yourself to dwell on any others. One way to help you to do this is to focus on completing a certain aspect of the shot at hand with positive thoughts and then swing. The longer you hover over the ball, the more likely you will lose your image of where the ball should go and the more room you leave for mistakes.

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