Are You Practicing Or Playing

There is an interesting question. Golfers get so wrapped up in swing mechanics that they rarely focus on playing the game.

Remember this, the brain can cause tension! Tension puts the golfer in a position where he or she cannot move freely. Once a golfer has begun their round of golf, one should forget swing mechanics. If a golfer does not possess this ability it is very difficult to actually play the game.

While playing a round of golf the golfer should focus on aspects of the game such as; the targets of each individual shot, the lie of the golf ball, the wind conditions, the terrain of the course, and the speed of the greens. Few golfers actually do this. While attempting to play a round of golf most golfers are so focused on their swing that the focus required to play the game is laid by the wayside.

The best players in the world rarely think of their golf swings while playing the game. When focused on the swing itself, the golfer enters the mindset of one who is practicing. The problem with this is, that tension is likely to set in at some point. Once tension has become apart of the golfers swing the golfer cannot swing freely. This makes playing a difficult game virtually impossible.

In an effort to make you a better player, begin to work on mindset. Make sure that you can distinguish the difference between practicing and playing. Practice is for the range. Playing is for the golf course. Confusion between the two makes playing golf more difficult. Remember, there are no penalty strokes involved on the range!

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