Confidence is golf’s sixth man. It can change our fortune on the course, if we let it! It helps overcome difficult shots and energizes your game to new levels. Confidence is a game changer.
I have talked about confidence before. But, I sometimes I am not sure that I have actually grasped the real importance of being confident on the course. The lack of confidence shows up in many ways: negative thoughts, the dreaded can’ts, second guessing, or anxiety over a shot. Regardless how the lack of confidence manifests, this one character trait has the power to empower us to shoot lower golf scores.
Everyone uses a different approach to their golf game. I know that like snowflakes, no two golfers are the same. So, this article is not about what I think. This article is more about what you think.
I was wondering how you build confidence in your golf game? What is your secret weapon? I am trying increase my knowledge and understanding of confidence and golf and you can help!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 
I’ve been on vacation in California and super busy at work. It really is getting in the way of living life. ⛳️⛳️⛳️
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Linley
We all have to work to live! But in the mean time, enjoy your vacation!
Cheers
Jim
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Great topic Jim. I tend to agree with other posters but success breeds confidence. Making a putt inspires you to make another putt. A great chip gives you the confidence to make another great chip and the same applies to the rest of the clubs in the bag. As we all know practice brings a level of confidence to know that you have A repeatable stroke but making it under game conditions is a different level of confidence.
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Linley
You summed it up perfectly! Great to hear from you!
Cheers
Jim
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Rather, I should have said Mike’s comment below! Haha
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Josh
Haha, no worries. This is a huge topic. There really is no right answer, and yes Mike’s comment was spot on. Great hearing from you.
Cheers
Jim
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Jim,
I will second Mike’s formula above. My confidence comes from practice and knowing that I will never give up!
Cheers
Josh
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Confidence to me is knowing deep in your gut that you can do it and the only way to know that is if you’ve already done it. So, face fears and push your limits on the course to build confidence.
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Jeremy
Pushing our limits does build confidence. The new normal cannot be established without doing different things.
Cheers
Jim
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Jim, I’ve observed that when I’m most confident, it’s because I’ve prepared mentally and physically. I’ve tried to get by with mental preparation alone and headed out for a round confident, but found that without the physical prep it was false confidence. Your Jack Nicklaus quote says it all because the answer truly is in the dirt.
Post coming shortly on some success I’ve been experiencing with my mental and physical prep. Thanks and play well!
Brian
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Brian
Thanks. Both the mental and physical part of golf are equally important. I am looking forward to hearing about your successes.
Cheers
Jim
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Important message, Jim
While we’re always seeking short cuts to success, the formula for confidence remains consistent: Confidence = Work + Perseverance.
Thanks for sharing this, Mike
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Mike
Thanks for the tip. I agree that your formula is one that will build confidence.
Cheers
Jim
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