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GolfWisdom in
an Unexpected Place
By:
A recent family trip took me to
a park outside of Washington
DC, where I found a large,
round, paved area with
phrases of wisdom used in
the practice of Tai Chi. As
I read them, I was struck by
how well they applied to golf.
Don’t Worry About Others
Stop worrying about your
buddies, and certainly
stop comparing yourself
to the professionals, who
play on television. Track of
your own progress, your
rounds, your stats, your
practice, and work on
personal improvement. More
importantly, be happy with
your own achievements,
rather than tying your
satisfaction to beating others.
Make Better Decisions
How many shots could
you save if you made better
decisions on the golf course?A
good example is, not hitting a
6-iron when you really need a
5-iron. Not attacking sucker
pins or attempting shots that
you have not practiced.
Make Practice Easy
Most of us make practicing
golf too difficult. We establish
too many requirements such
as; I need at least an hour, I can
only practice at the course, I
need good weather, my body
has to feel fresh, which makes
adequate practice unlikely or
impossible.
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