Golf is a game of emotional highs and lows. Hitting a great shot sends your thoughts and emotions in a positive motion and poor shots do the exact opposite. Any amateur golfer will attest that the emotional roller coaster is natural during every round of golf. What if there was a way to limit the lows and accentuate the highs after every swing. This process is obviously mental, but many golfers do not understand that they hold the key to a better game through focused, positive thought. It is not difficult and anyone can do it; it is a golf mindset developed through a simple process which results in better emotional stability while on the links.
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Hitting My Golf Ball Out Of Bounds
Other than a few choice words, what can I really say about hitting my ball out of bounds. For me, it is one of the most frustrating shots in golf. I say this because I have to be well off my intended target to reach the out of bounds. However, as with all things in golf, it happens from time to time. The challenge for such a wayward shot is how I respond both emotionally and mentally. I can honestly say that in my early years of playing, I was not a very good athlete because of my poor response to going out of bounds.
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With Christmas in our review mirror, the emotional roller coaster of festivities is leveling off. I hope that you have some thrilling moments and were able to share them with loved ones. As I shared a few of my own, I could not stop and notice the parallels of excitement to hitting an awesome shot in golf. The elation of success is fleeting and unfortunately so is the initial opening of presents. However, the thrill of both event is addictive and leaves you wanting more.
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The Grateful Golfer 