Are your proud of your golf game? Or is your Ego driving your ship? Continue reading
Pride
The Height of Hubris
Refusing to accept a situation has the potential to be devastating. In golf, this is more real than in most sports. Refusing to “take your medicine” after a poor shot is a perfect example. Hubris negatively affects a golfer’s ability to think and remain focused on the big picture. The greatest example of this is from the movie ‘Tin Cup’, where Roy McAvoy hit 4 balls into the water just to prove he could hit the ball on the green with a three wood. In this case he went from tied for the lead to 10th place at the fictional US Open. Continue reading
Pride or Ego – Does it Affect Your Golf Game
Yesterday, I asked the question if pride or ego was helping or hurting your golf game. It was a simple question that has a tremendous impact on your game. Many do not realize how it slowly creeps into your mental focus and your swing mechanics, but it does.
As I look back at my previous posts, I think I may have fallen into a trap. My earlier thoughts were that pride or ego was a bad thing and it needed to be controlled. Now, I am not so sure. I am wondering if there is a place for pride or ego in my game. Continue reading
Does Your Pride Get in the Way on the Golf Course?
This is a very interesting question. I have decided to take a day to ponder this conundrum and write about it tomorrow. In the meantime, here is what Dave at One Bearded Golfer has to say:
Does pride get in the way of your golf game?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
A Point to Ponder in Golf
I came across this quote from a fellow blogger sometime back. With my Regional golf tournament coming up in about 10 days, it struck home with me and I thought I would share. Thanks David at One Bearded Golfer for reminding me to stay focused and to use my head when competing.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 