One of the most-asked questions of any golfer is how often they think about their golf swing?
Golf is not only a physical sport, but mental one as well. A player’s emotions following a bad swing can adversely affect their overall performance during the entire round of golf. In the past, if a golfer wasn’t happy with their swing they immediately began taking lessons from a local pro or replaced their golf clubs; ignoring the mental aspects of their game.
Golf is not only a physical sport, but mental one as well. A player’s emotions following a bad swing can adversely affect their overall performance during the entire round of golf. In the past, if a golfer wasn’t happy with their swing they immediately began taking lessons from a local pro or replaced their golf clubs; ignoring the mental aspects of their game.
Every golfer is looking for the mental approach which works best for him/her. Most have come to the realization that what goes on in your head influences the performance and results demonstrated on the golf course.
The use of relaxation techniques offers a sense of accomplishment when you begin and end each hole. A pre- and post-swing routine can help you stay calm down during every shot of the day. Your pre-swing routine should begin with choosing the specific target which you are trying to hit. Using a one-swing-at-a-time thought process can help you remain focused on the shot at hand. Too much thinking often ruins a good golf shot.
One simple technique for clearing your head is developing simple reminders which allow you to focus on each specific shot’s goals prior to starting your golf swing. The reminder could be fixing your glove or visualizing the outcome of the shot. You can end the process by replacing a divot, picking up your tee, or placing your club back into your golf bag. Experiment with several different mental approaches before choosing which one works best for you.
Sources:
"Relaxation" - My Key To The Golf Swing, Ezinearticles.com
The Mental Game of Golf, sportpsychologytoday.com
The use of relaxation techniques offers a sense of accomplishment when you begin and end each hole. A pre- and post-swing routine can help you stay calm down during every shot of the day. Your pre-swing routine should begin with choosing the specific target which you are trying to hit. Using a one-swing-at-a-time thought process can help you remain focused on the shot at hand. Too much thinking often ruins a good golf shot.
One simple technique for clearing your head is developing simple reminders which allow you to focus on each specific shot’s goals prior to starting your golf swing. The reminder could be fixing your glove or visualizing the outcome of the shot. You can end the process by replacing a divot, picking up your tee, or placing your club back into your golf bag. Experiment with several different mental approaches before choosing which one works best for you.
Sources:
"Relaxation" - My Key To The Golf Swing, Ezinearticles.com
The Mental Game of Golf, sportpsychologytoday.com