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- by Perry Rightmond
  
Practise - A Bad Day On The Course Can Be A Blessing!

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the game of golf is that every hole is different, no two shots are the same, and each round of the course is a new experience requiring many decisions to be made during play.

Golfers refer to the game as a link chain and if there is one weakness in the chain your whole game suffers as everything is thrown off guard.

However Easy it Seems - Take Every Shot Seriously

Some shots are difficult to make whilst others have "easy shot" written all over them. The easy shot boosts your confidence, but take heed - disasters can still happen. Take all shots seriously to avoid any chance of the an easy one turning into a bad one. Like a professional golfer taking part in a tournament, it is as important to focus on the easy ball as much as the more challenging shot

Bear in mind the greater an opportunity you have to hit a simple shot, the more frustrating and disappointed you will feel if you ruin it.

The Tough Shot - Dissected

The only way you will avoid making an error when a difficult shot is to be played, say, facing a bunker, carrying out a shot from the rough, is to alter your perception of the shot. Your mind should be used as a tool to shake off any nervousness you feel prior to attempting the tough shot in question. Don't think about how difficult the shot will be to avoid the disaster area - instead welcome the challenge and take it on.

Put the following techniques into practise when you have difficult shot to face:-

1. A difficult shot from a tough position on the golf course is a great chance for your self-confidence to expand. The ball may not go precisely where you intend it to go every time but when it does the confidence you feel will help you in similar circumstances in future games.

2. When in a bad spot use the moment to practise. Remember not to take the game so seriously that you don't enjoy the journey.

Have fun with your game and appreciate it when the ball lands in a hazard area. Use the occasion to practise, let go of the stress, and focus on getting yourself out of the situation. This will only serve to improve both your confidence and your game skills.