Visualize Your Shot

In Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book one of his lessons is Take dead aim; “Take aim at a spot on the fairway or on the green, refuse to allow any negative thought to enter your head, and swing away.”

Always Have a Pre-Swing Routine

All professional golfers know the value of a pre-swing routine, just watch the variety of routines in any professional tournament. In every golf lesson I have ever taken throughout the years, the golf-instructor strongly suggests that we develop one. My pre-swing routine includes gently checking my grip, placing the ball on the tee in a certain way, holding my club out in front of my face while I visualize my shot, and then taking a perfect practice swing.

Maintain Your Rhythm

Yesterday I shot the second best 9-holes of golf in my life; a 43. And yes, I counted everything. I felt like I was in the flow, everything seemed easy: drives, fairway shots, and putting. Then it happened: I made the turn and lost my rhythm.