This section includes a series of articles first published in
Golf Monthly (UK). They were written by David Norman and designed
to be one-page quick-fire tips, easy to read and absorb, and applicable
to everyone wherever possible. They include:
HOW TO BEAT FIRST TEE NERVES
Most amateurs dread the opening shot, particularly if it's in
front of others, and they think often think about it for hours
and
hours before they have to play so the fear and anxiety builds
and builds - HELP.
HOW TO RECOVER FROM A BAD START
There's nothing more frustrating than hyping yourself up to play
really well than starting with a couple of double bogeys. Advice,
please, on how to recover from the mental disappointment.
CURE YOUR FEAR OF SHORT/PRESSURE PUTTS
Most short putts are missed through apprehension and anxiety.
A tip on how to make your best stroke under these situations
BEAT YOUR SHANK
Not just for me this one, honest, but once someone starts shanking
they often hit several more once they get it in their mind.
How can you block the image of seeing yourself shank the ball?
GOOD MEMORIES
A tip based around your advice of storing the memory of a particularly
good shot in your mind as you play a similar shot on the course.
HOW TO VISUALISE YOUR SHOTS CORRECTLY
Most amateurs will probably have heard advice saying they should
picture shots in their mind, but how do they do it properly?
