If your frustration turns into anger, this will only make your situation worse. Anger releases the hormone adrenalin causing your muscles to tighten. Tight muscles produce a jerky uncontrolled swing. Accept that there are going to be days when you feel that you aren’t in control of your mind and/or golf swing and use the following several ways to regain physical control.
This is the time to be patient and not give up. Every golfer knows that the game can turn around on the next shot. Stay relaxed by deep breathing to slow down your thinking and physical arousal level.
Use the following five strategies for planning your shot before you start your pre-shot routine, not while you are standing over the ball.
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