The mindset of the above-average golfer

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A lot of casual sports fans don’t see the intensity in golf, and that’s quite understandable. Golf is a game played at a very relaxing pace. But there is a lot more to the game than meets the eye. A lot of preparation that goes into the game of the above-average golfer. The best golfers in the world are no less prepared than all other athletes.


On that note, we’d like to focus more on the mental aspect of the game.

Golfers like Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth practice what’s called a “10-Yard Rule”. This rule helps lower stress levels, especially after playing a bad game at a hole. They vent their frustrations out inside their heads for 10 yards from the hole. After that, they revert their focus back on what’s ahead.


Pro golfers also have a live-in-the-moment attitude in which they have an intense focus on themselves and the ball. For them, the whole universe at that moment revolves only around the shot they’re about to take.

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But perhaps, the most telling sign that golf is about mental toughness is its length. There are 18 holes played in thousands of yards, where many things can go wrong. If you’re the type of person who shuts down after a few mistakes or frustrating instances, then you’re not tough enough for golf.


Melissa Volitich is a golf enthusiast who is always on the loop with the latest news regarding the sport. For more updates like this, click here.