The Mental Game of Golf in a Nutshell

[RecGolfer]

The only thing that should be on your mind the moment before you take the club away is a feeling of enjoyment over what you are about to do.

 

[JonMA1]

Can’t argue with that.

 

[Ludin]

The only thing that should be on your mind the moment before you take the club away is a feeling of enjoyment over what you are about to do.

Agreed, but I haven't mastered it yet.

 

[GoldenBuff]

Agreed, but I haven't mastered it yet.

Right there with you.

 

[Just_Brad]

Definitely!

 

[camden_kid]

Well said.

 

[Parrot]

 

[That post]

I tend to visualize my target. But this is a good thought too. I like this thought more when I’m walking to my next ball.

 

[Hitsnmisses]

Agree…

” Mary condo your mind “ …. And just swing.

 

[CrashTestDummy]

The only thing that should be on your mind the moment before you take the club away is a feeling of enjoyment over what you are about to do.

I do that but the feeling is quickly replaced with "DOH!!"

 

[Bosco...]

Hold my beer and watch this….

 

[razaar]

The ball is not the target. It needs to be rifled at the target.

 

[InTheRough]

And two seconds after you swing the club....

 

[Snickerdog]

That is a pretty good thought.

 

[goalie]

I've always found putting to be similar mentally to playing goalie. There's only two options on any putt or shot on goal.

In or out. Which outcome I prefer depends on whether I'm on ice or grass.

To be a good putter you need to have not only the skill and repeatable stoke, but the ability to lie to yourself and truly believe you're going to make that 20 footer.

 

[Hamfist]

Note “should” is the operative word here. The thought that is there can range from: “Why do I hate myself so?” to “A taco sounds nice right now.”

 

[checkered]

If only it were that easy. Solid goal though!!