The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. This quote by Writer Rita Mae Brown is constantly used by athletes, coaches, scholars and of course golfers to portray the hamster wheel cycle of mediocrity. As golfers we have a tendency to play the exact same way using the same club over and over again hoping we score lower by the end of the round. From time to time, this happens, but more often than not we score worse than expectations. It is a crazy way to play golf and most golfers fall into that category. How do change the results, well the quick answer is to break the golf cycle of routine and step out of our comfort zone.
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Tiring Of The Same Golf Routine
Golf is all about routine. Whether it is a pre-shot routine, a swing routine, or putting routine, the better we play is based on doing the same process and mechanics over and over again. I am a strong believer of following a process because it makes golf easier to play. I know it sounds boring, but it really is not and my scores prove that my approach is successful. The challenge is when my routines become boring and I tire of following my successful process. The good thing is I know what the challenge is and how to fix it!
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Routine is the backbone of success. Consistently performing specific tasks that form into habits is something that most golfers want to achieve. It helps the succeed when the pressure mounts because it frees up mental capacity to focus on more complex issues. The best example is the pre-shot routine where your actions prepare your body and mind to hit a golf ball. This is always a good thing. However, when does any routine stop working and it is transformed into a rut?
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