Tip From the Archives

Going the Distance

Problem

You really wish you could hit just a little further than usual on this next shot.

Cure

Visualization is a powerful thing and necessary in golf. Do not just hit at the ball as hard as you can while praying that you will hit it far. Actually see the ball flying as you hope it will do before you even set up to it.

Therapy

Instead of thinking that you cannot make it, think about a player who could. Visualize the player standing several feet behind the ball while looking at his lie in relation to the target. How would they approach the ball, set up to it, and hit it? Imagine the player doing these things with ease and landing the ball only a few feet from the hole. Now instead of it imagining that other golfer doing this see yourself doing this exactly what you imagined them doing. Set up to the ball just as you imagined. Take the same swing and feel confident of the same results. You will be surprised by the results if you can visualize all of these steps.

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