Many players that I begin to work with complain of lack of focus and an inability to concentrate over the period of a round of golf. They look back on many rounds where they have simply thrown shots away, hit the ball almost without thinking and let yet another round slip away into oblivion. Many times they walk of the course and say they are absolutely drained.
Are they physically tired or mentally exhausted?
One of the absolutely CRITICAL errors most golfers make is to hold on to the mistaken belief that golf is about SERIOUS concentration for the entire round they play….
This is a BIG mental error.
Our ability to focus for our shots is dependent on being able to go in and out of an intense state of focus.
I would like you to, from now on imagine that you go out each time onto the golf course with an egg timer full of intense concentration, but that egg timer only contains about 90 mins worth of concentration.
Your future progression at golf will to a large extent depend on your ability to develop the skill of using the egg timer at the appropriate time and then being able to give yourself a mental break during the other period of play rather than BURNING UP your mental energy at the WRONG TIME.
Kind regards,
Karl
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on Nov 27th, 2009 at 5:05 PM
This is a real problem for me and am convinced that to improve need the mind training techniques
on Dec 21st, 2009 at 6:01 PM
This really is a vital part of any players consideration and planning aspect of the game. How right you are Karl. Perhaps this isn’t taught enough generally, although I’m convinced that many golfers would benefit from your suggestions.
I was always taught that although the round itself could last as long as four-and-a-half hours [in competition], I would actually only hit the ball for about five minutes.
The key was to learn how to use the mind for the other four hours and twenty-five minutes.
Good post Karl, I really appreciate your work!
on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 PM
This is correct, your mind controls every bit of you. Foused concentration is key. I always make a mental movie in my mind as to how I want the shot to be. And taking a break in between shots
You have a great tip
on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Hey Partner,
I was wondering what your secret to your great play was in the German Senior Team Championship this year. I would pay attention to what Charles writes I saw it first hand this summer with his great play. Hope you have a great Christmas. Your partner, Tony Feminis
on May 9th, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Looks as if Tiger Woods has lost his touch now. What a miserable finish in the Florida Championship.
on Jul 26th, 2010 at 4:37 PM
The weather conditions has again spoilt the start #of the# Canadian Open. It’s going to be soft going.