Alot of my junior and college students are now into their summer tournament schedule. Most are playing on a weekly basis in some form of competition. It's amazing how short sighted the players and their families can be about just one bad round. To be really good at golf you must be able to withstand bad shots, holes rounds and even tournaments. It's all about the process of getting better.
Something positive has got to be taken from every practice session to competitive round. That's what you build on. But in order to withstand some short term anxiety you must have a plan as to what you're trying to accomplish. Without a plan you can become very lost in your direction. The plan helps you stay the course on days that are a little rough.
Lastly, you must be realistic of your expectations every day. When expectations get out a whack, impatience and frustation sets in. Neither of these two characteristics are any good for golf. Review your plan and expectations often. This will help keep you on the straight and narrow road to success.
Something positive has got to be taken from every practice session to competitive round. That's what you build on. But in order to withstand some short term anxiety you must have a plan as to what you're trying to accomplish. Without a plan you can become very lost in your direction. The plan helps you stay the course on days that are a little rough.
Lastly, you must be realistic of your expectations every day. When expectations get out a whack, impatience and frustation sets in. Neither of these two characteristics are any good for golf. Review your plan and expectations often. This will help keep you on the straight and narrow road to success.
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