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Psychology and Pressure in Golf
Because a round of golf takes several hours to complete, there
is ample time for the players mental state to have a great
effect on his or her performance. Many higher handicap golfers
never produce a game when a card and pencil are involved, that
in any when resembles their play when matched against a friend.
The pressure of having to record a score that might prove
embarrassing causes a tension capable of shattering a poor
method but also reducing a good swinger to a nervous state that
his true game doesn't materialise.
Mental pressure plays a great part in the game of golf and
affects people in different ways. Some react well to it, putting
an edge on their game. On the other hand, and this applies to
the majority of golfers, many good players simply "seize-up" the
moment they have a card and pencil in their pocket. It is
reassuring to learn that every golfer, whatever his or her level
of competence is subjected to pressure.
Learn to relax, take in deep breaths and breath out slowly.
Focus on your routine that you have practiced many times on the
range. Always play within yourself. Never play a shot you
haven't practiced.
Most of all enjoy your golf and take what comes.
About the author:
Jerry Newham is one of Europe's best golf coaches. Thousands of
pupils each year take golf lessons at
his indoor golf
academy in Sussex, UK in order to learn the ultimate way
to swing. Jerry is also star of the new golf instructional DVD,
The Swingmakers.
Written By: Jerry Newham
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