{"id":2614,"date":"2017-06-21T15:24:12","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T18:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/?p=2614"},"modified":"2017-06-21T15:24:12","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T18:54:12","slug":"how-can-i-handle-a-bad-day-on-the-golf-course-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/how-can-i-handle-a-bad-day-on-the-golf-course-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I handle a “bad day” on the golf course?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If frustration with your golf game turns into anger, your situation will become worse. Anger is only a temporary motivator resulting from a fear of failure. Anger releases the hormone adrenaline causing your muscles to tighten. Tight muscles produce a jerky uncontrolled swing causing miss-hits. The angrier you get, the more mistakes you make, confirming that you really are playing poorly.<\/p>\n

Accept that there are going to be days when you feel that you aren\u2019t in control of your mind and\/or golf swing and use the following several ways to regain physical control.<\/p>\n

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  1. Don\u2019t think <\/em>about correcting your golf swing. Take practice swings to feel<\/em> and regain your tempo and timing.<\/li>\n
  2. Focus instead on the smooth pace of the swing. Stay balanced, steady and centered over the ball.<\/li>\n
  3. Breathe deeply to relax your muscles and to slow down your brain waves for a sharper focus.<\/li>\n
  4. Don\u2019t swing harder than you can control. Swing at 80% of your power.<\/li>\n
  5. Have a clear picture of your target in your mind. Swing down your target line without thinking about how to do it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Use the following mental strategies for planning your shot before<\/em> you start your pre-shot routine, not while you are standing over the ball.<\/p>\n

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    1. Change all negative thoughts to decisive confident thoughts.<\/li>\n
    2. Let go of all good or bad expectations. Don\u2019t add up your score until you are finished.<\/li>\n
    3. Remember the good shots you hit in previous rounds.<\/li>\n
    4. When you miss a shot, make sure you can recover. Think the shot through. Play only percentage shots.<\/li>\n
    5. Stay patient and don\u2019t give up. The game can turn around on the next shot.<\/li>\n
    6. Convince yourself that the club in your hand is the perfect club for that shot.<\/li>\n
    7. Let go of previously missed shots by planning your next shot.<\/li>\n
    8. Commit yourself 100% to each shot. Give every shot full preparation of what you intend to make happen. This is what it means to \u201chit one shot at a time,\u201d and to \u201cstay in the moment.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Play \u201cin the zone\u201d with Joan<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      If you aren\u2019t able to maintain a positive mental attitude on the golf course, email me at\u00a0pmi4@bellsouth.net<\/a>\u00a0or call 828.696.2547 for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation about developing a new strategy. Learn what is missing in your golf game so you can achieve the success you desire. Ask about my 4 C\u2019s program to overcome a lack of Control, Confidence, Concentration, and Consistency in your golf game.<\/p>\n

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