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Golf Tips for Avoidance Golf:
Another characteristic of this mental game trap is analyzing your round by how many mistakes you made and tallying what you would have scored without making those mistakes. In essence, beating yourself up for what should have or could have been with a flawless performance. Perfectionists have a very hard time accepting their mistakes. The goal is a flawless round, and when this does not happen, perfectionists become critical, judgmental, and pessimistic. I've done over a hundred interviews with golfers on the subject of peak performance, and I can assure you that it is difficult to reach your peak if you can't accept mistakes. A perfect round just does not exist or you golfers would shoot 18 under everyday! You will always make one or two mistakes, even when playing your best. First, forget about playing a perfect, mistake-free round. Second, give yourself the opportunity to make three or four mistakes during the round. That way you can play on with composure when you make a mistake. Third, when you do make a mistake or hit an "unacceptable" shot, accept it as part of golf and know that you can recover if you maintain your composure. Fourth, focus on what you want to accomplish. Think about hitting the ball to your target and seeing it go to the target. Ignore the trouble areas after you have a plan for the shot. Professional
golfers don't pack their bags in the middle of the second round
before the two-day cut if they think they may be out of the tournament.
They continue to grind out the round even after making mistakes.
Their mindset is to get the ball in the hole and not dwell on errors.
The possibility always exists that they can make a great comeback
down the stretch. The thought "I just don't have it today,"
becomes another self-fulfilling prophecy. So, instead of worrying
about a part of your game that is not up to par, focus on your strengths.
Great putting can make up for a lot of missed shots. And good course
management can help you to keep the round together when you are
not on top of your game. 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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