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Golf Tips for First Tee Jitters 1:
This is a good feeling of anticipation of the start of the round. The pros often experience these butterflies and interpret them as instrumental to good golf. These jitters dissipate after the first shot or during the first hole you play. The second kind of first tee jitters are the ones that make you have a sinking feeling in the pit of your gut. Your mind races, heart rate accelerates, palms sweat, muscles tighten, and you are afraid of embarrassment of hitting a bad shot or shooting a high number. The first kind of jitters is normal and helpful to your performance-you will focus better under this state. Most pros welcome the first tee jitters. The second type of jitters can be detrimental to your game. The second type or bad jitters do not leave you after the first shot or hole and often cause you to top or shank that first shot. You are anxious and scared for several holes and you can't settle down and get into your normal game. If you experience "bad" jitters, the first step is to identify and address your specific fears. What are the possible fears you might entertain before the first tee shot? Here is a list of the most common that players report: ·
Fear of embarrassment-you don't want to look stupid in front of
others. As you can tell, most fears about the first tee shot come from worry about what other people think about you or your concerns about playing poorly. I would prefer that you adopt a more rational philosophy to dispute your own, often irrational, fears. For example, tackle your own fears by telling yourself that one shot is not going to make others judge you or your golf game. What's the worst thing that can happen if you hit a bad shot in front of a friend? A true friend will still be one regardless of hitting one poor tee shot. Next month, I will discuss some more ideas for dealing with the first tee jitters that harm your game. This article was based on Dr. Cohn's Book, "Going Low: How to Break Your Individual Scoring Barrier." Dr. Patrick J. Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with golfers of all levels including PGA and LPGA Tour players. Visit Peaksports.com to gain access to over 400 exclusive mental game articles, audio programs, and interviews with athletes and coaches to enhance your golf potential: or call 888-742-7225.
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