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The Golf Mind: You Will Never Be Golf’s Master

Article by Richard Tyler

In this article, we are going to discuss the proper golf mind. Most of us don’t have it. A few, like Tiger Woods, certainly do. Today, we will look at a few essential thoughts that you need to have to improve your golf game.

We have all heard that golf is a game that is played “90% between the ears”. Obviously, this means that the proper golf thoughts are essential. Ironically though, few of us actually think enough about golf before we play. We bash balls for hours at the range and we usually get frustrated with each subsequent poor shot. Yet, this does not count as thought. It is action–physical practice–and it is bad practice at that.

One of the infrequently acknowledged things that we love about sports, and golf in particular, is this: It cannot be mastered.

Yet, each time that we go out to play we attempt to “master” the game and it cannot be done. Thus, we are left feeling dejected and that all of our practice yielded nothing.

Have you ever noticed that you typically play the back nine holes faster than the front nine? If you play a lot of public golf in California, as I do, you surely realize that 18 holes of golf takes a lot time. However, the back nine always goes faster.

Why do people play the back nine faster than the front nine? The reason is this: Golfers start hole #1 with high expectations, expectations of mastery. Their golf dreams for that day are quickly dashed, perhaps even on the first hole, as their hopes of becoming a par golfer are left unrealized.

Then, on the back nine, these people simply relax and play the game, not obsessing about their score–since that was already destroyed with two eights on the front side–and they begin to play better golf.

Two of the keys to great golf are humility and relaxation.

Humility allows us to realize that we can never be golf’s master. It will always be ours. The best female golfer of our day, Annika Sorenstam, has said that she will never be truly satisfied with her results until she shoots a 54. That’s a birdie on every hole which she never accomplished. Golf is a humbling game even for the world’s best golfers.

Allowing yourself to be humbled in the game of golf will allow you to enjoy the game of golf and relax. Relaxation is essential to a great game of golf.

If you are a fan of the game of golf, you watch a lot of it on TV. How often have you seen the best golfers in the world make an ugly swing? It does not happen frequently.

Two of the best golfers on the senior tour right now are Fred Funk and Loren Roberts. Using readily available Taylor Made Drivers, each of them swing easy and relaxed and both drive the golf ball straight down the middle an average of 270 yards.

So the next time you go out for a round of golf, remember two things. One, learn from your mistakes without getting frustrated. You will never be golf’s master. And two, make sure your swing is relaxed and flowing by asking yourself: Would that swing have looked good on TV?

About the Author

Watch these free how to play golf videos to learn how to swing a golf club properly and much more. The author, Richard Tyler, is an avid golfer and proprietor of your home for how to videos, ThisIsHowYouDoIt.com.

School For Golf

Article by Gary Wells

Lets Talk Golf Etiquette

Another beautiful day, out on the golf course, and I’m feeling like a million bucks wearing my bright yellow golf shirt, plus the girl I want to meet, is just a golf hole before me.

There she goes, off the tee box. Right down the center of the fairway on number 2 hole. The last time I was out here, she faded it right into the bunker, just next to my favorite ball placement. I missed my golden opportunity to meet her at that time. I pull hooked the ball on the opposite side of this fairway.

Maybe we’ll meet a couple holes down. She has to return back down number 3, and I ought to be teeing off number 2-tee box at the exact same time. Maybe I’ll impress her with a wonderful drive, straight and long down the fairway. Worst-case scenario will be another long hook out into her fairway this time. I wonder if she’ll stop and watch me fly the trees, hitting back at the green?

Anyway, enough day dreaming. We are here to talk about golf etiquette.

Many people recall old movie images of golfers in plaid pants, sweater vests, billed caps, and other stereotypical apparel of golfing lore. While clothing on golf courses has changed over the years, proper golf apparel continues to be expected. As well as greater the prestige in the golf club, the greater the expectation you can abide by their dress code.

Most clubs and courses, even the public ones, require that golfers follow a dress code. The most common rule is the collared shirt. Many courses require long pants, not jeans, and golf shoes.

5 Minutes Early Is Late

On the subject of actually starting your game, the primary rule of etiquette is to show up on schedule for your tee time. Meaning you’ll have already done everything else in preparation for the start of starting a golf game. You’ll need time to park your car, warm up, practice, buy balls, change, and grab a cart. Being early is a matter of consideration for others.

Leave Cell Phones In The Real World

The exclusion of cell phones from golf apparel is another common courtesy on the links. Cell phones is required to be left in your car or locker. If you do must bring 1 onto the course for emergencies, keep it turned off.

When you’re on the course, you will need to understand how the other golfers within your group will wish to play. Some let the best score tee off on the following hole, while others let whoever is prepared tee off first. You can offend players by not following their rules, even if their rules are, from your perspective, wrong.

Time-Honored Conventions Make Golfing Unique

An obsession with quiet is another characteristic for which golfers are known. Like most traditions, this one is according to necessity. When your object would be to hit a small object with an extended pole, you will need all of your concentration. Even when golfing with friends, respect the basic rule of keeping quiet during shots, and standing out of the direct line of vision.

Today’s golfing rules of etiquette can seem archaic — a throwback to days of old. They harken back to a slower paced time when consideration for others was perhaps easier. While in the 21st century, golfing provides us some time away from the bustle of everyday living. Though golf is highly competitive, it’s, nonetheless, a gentleman’s — and gentlewoman’s — game.

Thanks for listening.Cash

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I guess there is nothing that will get your mind off everything like golf. I have never been depressed enough to take up the game, but they say you get so sore at yourself you forget to hate your enemies. ~Will Rogers

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