Remove the Barriers of Thinking – Let Your Guard Down for Good Golf
Many amateurs, myself (Bob Geismar) included, try too hard to play our best.
No one is immune to this, but if you are aware of it as a potential problem, you can nip it in the bud!
Sometimes if we allow ourselves a “break” from that thought our best golf will actually appear. This often starts with squeezing the club—I have to remind myself throughout the round “easy does it.” I actually say something to that effect out loud. I might say “smooth” or “don’t squeeze the club.”
This relaxes the muscles in your forearms and allows the club to get through the hitting zone with much more speed and power.
One other thought here: always, always remember the golf club is moved properly via a swing, not a slap and not a forced movement. This is not a tip. It is a permanent part of your golf game every time you touch a club.
Take it easy—sort of like a nap on a Saturday afternoon—and watch those scores go lower and lower!!!