Golf, as many would say is more of a mental sport than a physical sport. Many attest that it is over 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical, which sounds a lot like exaggeration. However, many do believe that if you do develop a good mental game of golf for yourself then you would succeed greatly in golf.
Many experienced golfer will say that a player is defined by the way he composes his mind game rather than by his swing. An example can be had after viewing many a round of golf with differing players. Some players have great swings but very poor composure, going into expletives and tantrums when something goes wrong. Some are very composed and calm whatever their round outcome. And more often than not, it is the latter player that beats the former in a majority of situations.
The sport of golf is most often described and attributed to in terms of the physical properties rather than the much touted mental aspect. This is so because one can easily see the physical aspects of this sport. One can easily see the swing, the backswing, the grip and stance for example and so these are the ones most commented on and analyzed more often than not.
The importance however of developing your mental strategy cannot be understated. And although not many people or players really rely on it, there are still ways of strengthening it to benefit the overall game and overall performance while on the course.
The best way to develop good mental prowess in this game is for one to get to know him or herself better first. By accepting what one can or cannot do, one can focus more on what can be done and will tend to become a lot calmer. Accepting the fact also that gameplay and results change on a day to day basis can also make you more humble not hot headed on any given time or day.
Learn how to do visioning before playing or taking a shot. This is done by closing your eyes and visualize everything that you want with the shot. Imagine how it will look like and imagine how it will feel like. When you are satisfied with the result make the actual shot. You will be surprised that what you just imagined in your head comes close to if not actually what happens on the course itself in reality.
Your mental game is only as good as how relaxed and rested you are. You can only develop a good mind game if you are fully rested and relaxed before playing. You should also be sober. So avoid the sleepless nights and the bottle before any round of golf.
And probably the most important thing for your mind to develop properly is to just go out and enjoy the sport for all its worth. Enjoying the game will always put you at ease and in a positive mood. Remember that the sport of golf is after all, just that, a game.
Many experienced golfer will say that a player is defined by the way he composes his mind game rather than by his swing. An example can be had after viewing many a round of golf with differing players. Some players have great swings but very poor composure, going into expletives and tantrums when something goes wrong. Some are very composed and calm whatever their round outcome. And more often than not, it is the latter player that beats the former in a majority of situations.
The sport of golf is most often described and attributed to in terms of the physical properties rather than the much touted mental aspect. This is so because one can easily see the physical aspects of this sport. One can easily see the swing, the backswing, the grip and stance for example and so these are the ones most commented on and analyzed more often than not.
The importance however of developing your mental strategy cannot be understated. And although not many people or players really rely on it, there are still ways of strengthening it to benefit the overall game and overall performance while on the course.
The best way to develop good mental prowess in this game is for one to get to know him or herself better first. By accepting what one can or cannot do, one can focus more on what can be done and will tend to become a lot calmer. Accepting the fact also that gameplay and results change on a day to day basis can also make you more humble not hot headed on any given time or day.
Learn how to do visioning before playing or taking a shot. This is done by closing your eyes and visualize everything that you want with the shot. Imagine how it will look like and imagine how it will feel like. When you are satisfied with the result make the actual shot. You will be surprised that what you just imagined in your head comes close to if not actually what happens on the course itself in reality.
Your mental game is only as good as how relaxed and rested you are. You can only develop a good mind game if you are fully rested and relaxed before playing. You should also be sober. So avoid the sleepless nights and the bottle before any round of golf.
And probably the most important thing for your mind to develop properly is to just go out and enjoy the sport for all its worth. Enjoying the game will always put you at ease and in a positive mood. Remember that the sport of golf is after all, just that, a game.
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