Be Practical – Be Happy on the Golf Course

 

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The purpose of every shot is to hit your ball where you can find it and hit it again.

 

 

Trying hard and hoping harder is no way to play golf.

 

 

Use your handicap, think of all par 5s as 6, and par 4s as 5 and so on.

 

 

Before you hit a shot, ask yourself if you think you could pull it off eight times out of 10.

 

 

Pick a club that will keep you in the game.

 

 

No tension, no expectations, and free swings yield better results.

 

 

Do not stress on approach shots. There are no one shot miracles (they happen once in a while because it is the way god keeps making you come back to the course).

 

 

Think green as your target and not the pin.

 

 

For over the bunker shot, aim for the top of the flagstick.

 

 

For chipping, do not try to hit a shot you think a good golfer would hit. Given a choice, rolling is easier than loft shots.

 

 

Be realistic during putting. For the average golfer, all 5 feet putts are 50-50, where you miss as many as you make.

 

 

Finally, golf challenge is not mental; it’s emotional. Think about the emotions you feel when you’re playing well: joy, satisfaction, appreciation. Have fun and play happy.

 

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PSYCHOLOGICAL GOLF: HANUMAN SHOT

 

 

 

A PSYCHOLOGICAL GUIDE TO GOLF

 

What is it that champion golfers do better than other (professional or amateur) golfers?

 

A study “psychological state underlying clutch performance” provides some answers.

 

Whether you are a 24+ handicapper, a scratch golfer, or a professional, there are few characteristics that golfers of all abilities can learn from:-

 

Complete and Deliberate Focus

  • The golf course can be a distracting place.
  • There are other golfers nearby whose behaviour you cannot control.
  • There are 18 difficult holes to battle with along the way.
  • There is also pressure and expectation.

A good golfer can drown all this out and maintain focus on the task at hand.

 

Try Your Best

  • Make considered decisions.
  • Give it your best shot.
  • Train well, sleep well, and keep hydrated.

 

 

Mental State & Emotions

  • Pay attention to your mental state.
  • Reflect on what went well and what can be improved.
  • Manage your emotions.

 

Avoid Negative Thoughts

Performance psychology is about challenging unhelpful beliefs and exploring different perspectives.

 

Immerse Yourself

  • Champion golfers fully immerse themselves in the present moment.
  • Focus on your shot.
  • Look forward to the next shot as an opportunity to do something special.
  • Do not dwell on poor shots (You can no longer do anything about them).

 

 

Be Confident

  • Believe in your ability.
  • Be confident and stay self-assured.
  • Remind yourself of your previous successes and visualise future ones.

 

Be in Control

  • Focus on what you can control (your thoughts, feelings, and reactions).
  • Understand that you can’t influence and control everything.

 

 

Enjoy the Game

  • You are on the golf course playing a sport that you love.
  • Enjoy the experience and embrace the challenge.
  • Make the best of your time on the golf course.

 

THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF IT

 

The best shots are the ones that are played without any pressure.

 

I call them HANUMAN shots.

(Swing like Hanuman ji would swing his mace)

 

Think Positive, Visualise, Relax, and Rip it.

 

 

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