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 GOLF TIP by Director of Golf Paul Steward
This month we are going to focus on the mental aspect of the game. As we all know, golf is more of a mental game then a physical sport such as football. Staying focused and playing within yourself will enable you to hit better shots, which will lead to lower scores. Golf's #1 Sports Psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella, has worked with the best players in the world including Tom Kite, Nick Price, Seve Ballesteros and most recently Tiger Woods. The following are a few of "Rotella's Rules" that will enable you to think smarter and become a better player:
Before playing any shot, a golfer must lock their eyes and mind on the smallest possible target. Using an intermediate target, something 5 to 10 feet ahead of the ball on the ground to align yourself, will enable you to focus on the small target.
Fact: Lower scores depend on how well a golfer plays once the ball is within 120 yards of the hole. A golfer must lean to enjoy the process of striving to improve the short game.
Attitude makes a great putter. 43.5% of the game is played with your putter, so staying positive when putting is crucial to your success.
Golfer need selective memories, retaining the memory of great shots and forgetting bad ones.
Golfers must lean to love the challenge when they hit the ball into the rough, trees, or sand. The alternatives - anger, fear, whining and cheating - do no good.
On the first tee, a golfer must expect only two things of themselves: to have fun, and to focus their mind properly on every shot.
Hopefully these principals will help you to "think" your way around the golf course better and allow you to enjoy this great game that much more. I am currently running a "Fall Lesson Special" for a 1-hour lesson at $35 per student (normally $50 per hour). Please contact me in the golf shop if you need help with any aspect of your game.
Good golfing to all! | 
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