How many times have we mishit a golf shot only to see that the results were awesome. This happens from time to time and I have had my share of ‘ugly but effective’ golf shots. The reason for the success of an ugly shot is that I prepared for success. Sometimes we have to accept that the results was suppose to happen regardless of how it happened. In golf, this is a constant during every round. There are lucky bounces and those are not what I mean in today’s posts, but other shots that have a positive result. Let me explain further.
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Can You See Your Golf Shot?
Many golfers approach their next shot with blinders on without any regard for what they are seeing. Each shot offers a unique opportunity to make a great play. The challenge is that many players to do not visualize their shot prior to making any attempt. This particular technique should and I will repeat, should, be part of your pre-shot routine. If you do not visualize what you are seeing, then how does your body and mind know what you want it to do? Visualization is a basic technique to low handicap players and is engrained in their pre-shot routine! This might be a bold statement and if you are opening your mind to the possibility of visualization, then the next question has to ‘how?’.
Continue readingImage Shooting Your Lowest Golf Score Ever!
Is it possible to shoot your lowest score ever each time you hit the links? Well, of course not! However, the process of visualization or imaging each single shot will help you on the the path to consistently shooting great scores. I know this because I use visualization before, during and after each round of golf. I find the process of visualizing each shot a must do in order to play my best golf. I fully recommend using the mental technique of visualization to improve your golf game; it is a game changer.
Continue readingTime To Revisit Some Playing Guidelines
About 3 years ago I came up with five things that I believe every golfer should follow or at least be aware of to improve their (and others) enjoyment on the golf course. I am bringing them up again because I believe they are important and should be taught to beginners as a first step towards understanding that golf is more than just hitting a ball into a hole.
Continue readingGolf’s Jedi Mind Trick
The famous Jedi Mind Trick is the most valuable resource in golf. By using the force, golfers are able to clear their mind of all potential hazards and hit successful shots time after time. This skill is not a difficult as one may think, it really comes down to believing in your swing and course of action chosen for that moment.
I am sure many of you are questioning my sanity right now, but if you really think about it, golfers can eliminate potential hazards all the time. Whether it is a shot over water, sand, a tree or right down the middle of the fairway; we are able to blank out many unwanted distractions in a blink of an eye.
Personally, I use the power of positive thought. I never (or at least hardly ever) think about the negative aspect of any shot. I visualize the end result, pick my target line, look at the desired ball flight, select the proper club to achieve your intended ball flight, set up according to your target line, and then step up to the ball – swing as if I was nothing bad could happen. When I use positive visualization, good things happen a majority of the time.
This is not a difficult skill to learn. I suggest trying it anywhere on the course next time. Stand behind your ball; take a deep breath; let it out slowly and visualize the result you want. Sometimes it takes two breaths. When you are sure of the result, go through the above steps, then step up to your ball and execute! You will be surprised at the results!
Let me know how you make out!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 