{"id":566,"date":"2012-02-23T19:43:12","date_gmt":"2012-02-23T19:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/?p=566"},"modified":"2012-12-07T22:11:50","modified_gmt":"2012-12-07T22:11:50","slug":"understand-the-design-of-your-home-course-why-you-make-mental-playing-errors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/understand-the-design-of-your-home-course-why-you-make-mental-playing-errors\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand the design of your home course, why you make mental playing errors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Before the golf season is in full swing, why don\u2019t you take the time to analyze the holes at your home golf course? The golf course architect designed each hole with a specific purpose. If you look at the holes from the architect\u2019s perspective, you might find a better way to play them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Golf is a game where the position of your golf ball is vital for scoring. Without a strategy it is easy to beat yourself. Professionals have a plan to play each hole for the lowest possible score. With the plan in mind, they then focus by taking <em>dead aim<\/em> at each target, <em>one shot at a time.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In planning your strategy, visualize the entire hole and ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the length of the hole?<\/li>\n<li>Is the fairway wide or narrow?<\/li>\n<li>Is it flat, undulating or sloping?<\/li>\n<li>Is it straight away or a dog leg?<\/li>\n<li>What is the yardage from the tee to the trouble (bunkers, water, trees, etc.)?<\/li>\n<li>Where do I want to land my tee ball to avoid all the problems?<\/li>\n<li>Is there trouble around the green (water, sand bunkers, trees behind, etc.)?<\/li>\n<li>Is it better to hit short or long on this green?<\/li>\n<li>What is the shape, slope, speed of the green?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You may have lots of talent, but if you don\u2019t know how to think your way round the golf course, you aren\u2019t going to play up to your potential. Here are some tips for managing your game:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Play the percentages<\/span><\/strong>. Don\u2019t expect to hit your best shot. Hit the shot that you can hit 75% of the time.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hit the ball in the fairway<\/span><\/strong>. Sometimes that is easier said than done. Know where the widest parts of the fairway are. Hit to the largest landing area. This may require using a 3-wood instead of a driver off the tee. Know exactly how far it is to avoid the fairway bunkers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Par 3\u2019s<\/span><\/strong>: Know where to miss it away from any possible trouble spots. Plan to land the ball where you haven\u2019t \u201cshort sided\u201d the next shot. Give yourself the best angle to hit to the green. If the pin is on the left, tee your ball up on the right and vice versa.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Par 4\u2019s: <\/span><\/strong>Use the terrain of the hole to help you put the tee ball on a flat fairway lie. If you miss the fairway, knowing the layout of the hole will enable you to change your strategy for the best possible recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Par 5\u2019s: <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0These longer holes give you one more chance to recover. If you have to lay-up, place the ball where you can hit a full shot and have a good opening into the green.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>If these golf tips are of value to you and you would like to improve your mental golf game for lower scores, call Joan for a complimentary 15-minute consultation. She can be reached by phone at 828-696-2547, or through the Positive Mental Imagery <a href=\"http:\/\/www.positivementalimagery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/positivementalimagery.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">blog<\/a>. Other tips to improve your mental golf game are available on the website, where you can sign up for a free mental golf newsletter and purchase empowering <a href=\"http:\/\/www.positivementalimagery.com\/cart\/index.php?UID=pmi2011072611324171.50.171.13\" target=\"_blank\">self-hypnosis mental golf CDs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Before the golf season is in full swing, why don\u2019t you take the time to analyze the holes at your home golf course? The golf course architect designed each hole with a specific purpose. 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