Boy, Did I Just Blow that Shot!
July 12, 2006 – 7:05 am | by GolfdirtSOURCE: Dr. Bob Phillips’ “The Mind Game” on GolfLink
GIST: Short article on the Post Shot Routine, which is something you do after a bad shot to help you maintain your focus, keep you loose and relaxed, and prevent you from wasting “energy on thoughts and actions that do nothing but interfere with the next shot.” Dr. Bob gives you five parts in this routine to help you “let go of the bad shots and move on to better play.”
MY TAKE: I play better when I’m P.O.’d. Not a temper tantrum, mind you; I just end up whacking the bejeezus out of that @^$%@#$& ball better for some reason… and sending it off going the right direction too. The problem is, this boiling zone-like state is short-lived. Thankfully, I guess — fuming for 18 holes (well, 17, since I usually start off well for a hole before things start falling apart) isn’t good for the old ticker, I’m sure, and I definitely am not getting any younger.
I think I really should start paying closer attention to Dr. Bob’s tip. And probably so should you. Looks like he’s got something here with his post shot routine advice; nothing complicated or fancy… things that work usually are. [GO]
