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Cerebral Tips for Improving Your Golf Game
 (NewsUSA)
- When you're on the green, the power of your mind may be
as valuable as the power of your golf club.
Mental toughness is key to achieving success in any sport,
but with its emphasis on form and extreme precision, the game
of golf represents an especially cerebral activity. There's
a common belief that golf is 90 percent mental, and many experts
are quick to agree.
"Everyone wants to beat the scoring barrier that they have
established for themselves," said Scott Schneider, vice president
of instruction for Las Vegas Golf Schools. "These barriers
are created by past experience and emotion, and can be overcome
by understanding the mental side of playing golf."
Schneider offers the following tips for honing your mental
toughness and improving the overall success of your game:
* Forget your score and just play. Avoid keeping score in
your head and don't let your playing partners tell you if
you're ahead or behind. This will keep your mind calmer and
more focused, thereby helping you avoid the faults that may
come from nervousness or stress.
* Practice like you play. How many times have you hit the
ball great on the range only to go to the course and fail
to repeat your earlier success? As you practice, imagine playing
different holes in different types of situations. This will
prepare you for those situations when they really matter.
* Think in the present. It's important to train your mind
to forget about your last shot or any future holes. Concentrate
exclusively on the shot at hand.
* Consistently exercise your mental toughness. Practice is
always key to success. Consider enrolling in golf schools
that take the mental side of the game into account. Programs
like the Las Vegas Golf Schools emphasize the golfer's thought
process as well as risk-reward strategies, all key ingredients
in preparing you for success.
For more information, visit www.gotogolfschool.com.
Article Source: http://www.newsusa.com
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