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course. Ben Hogan and Tiger
Woods never engaged their
opponents or playing partners
in conversation during the
heat of serious competition
and were completely focused
on their own game.
We all want to be considered
enjoyable companions on
the golf course, but if you are
trying to post a number for a
competition, total focus on
your own routine ismandatory.
My student became so
worried about his playing
partner’s slow play and the
following group’s agitation
that he completely lost
FOCUS
on his own game and
his score ballooned.
Jack
Nicklaus
is
the
ultimate golfer to study for
concentration or
FOCUS
on the golf course. He
could engage his playing
companion in conversation
or enjoy the views of his
surroundings, while walking
between shots, but during the
30-40 seconds it took him to
execute a golf shot, he was
totally zoned in to his routine
and process.
Current world No. 1, Jason
Day takes a moment to stand
behind his ball and mentally
prepare before he steps in to
hit each shot.
Riding in a cart and trying
to chat up your companion
also
adds
distraction.
Walking the course or at least
walking between shots helps
eliminate outside distractions
and allows more focus on the
task at hand.
The lesson here is to learn to
FOCUS
on your own game.
Learn a routine and follow
it on every shot. Don’t let
factors outside of your control
affect our game.
STAY FOCUSED!!
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