Are you putting in a lot of effort and training but seeing only marginal improvements? Do you strive to improve or are you stagnant? “glass ceiling”?
The common complaint of mid-to high handicap golfers is that their playing skills are not up to par.
You can transform knowledge into success by evaluating your basic beliefs about the game.
The most challenging challenge for golfers is to learn how to recognize that your game is unfair. You cannot control the elements of luck.
Your belief system is what will influence your golf game. The most challenging challenge for any golfer, regardless of their skill level or ability, is to accept the fact that there are no guarantees.
Have you ever hit the shots of a pro golfer on practice ranges and then played like a total duffer. It can affect players of any level. Tour pros can set course records of 62 and 72 respectively, on Thursday and Friday. It is impossible to explain why.
The swing of a golfer can change from one day to the next, even at the most competitive levels. Even a weekly golfer’s swing can change from shot to shot. You can only control your thoughts.
Have you ever hit the perfect shot and landed a boulder out of bounds?
While it may not seem fair, who is to say that this game was fair? You can only do what you have to. “hope for the best and prepare for the worst.”
Some sports can be blamed on their opponent for poor performances. Perhaps he/she was faster, stronger, or both. However, golf is a game where you are responsible for your own performance.
You have to be able to conquer such a daunting task.
Accept the fact that your score may be affected by factors outside of your control. Bad shots will happen. Don’t try to find a technique that will work on your practice range. Instead, accept the fact that you are making mistakes and learn from them. Be realistic about your expectations.
Legend says that Sir Walter Hagen was a successful golfer who didn’t practice much. He replied, “I expected at most seven bad shots per game.”
You might find it easier to adopt this mindset and not beat yourself up. The results might surprise you.
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