HOW TO LOWER YOUR SCORES

A strong mental attitude is just as important as good technical skills for playing golf.

• It is impossible to hit good golf shots if you are thinking about your technique. Save the thinking for the practice area. Play golf, think of the target and get from A to B as economically as you can.
• Make your targets big ones, they are easier to hit and give you confidence.
• Never compare yourself to any other player - you are a unique golfer, with your own style, strengths and experiences. Play your own game!
• Always play the course, NOT your opponent.
• Use the clubs that work best for you.
• Utilize the teeing area to suit your shape of shot, e.g if you bend your shots from left to right tee off from the right hand side, making your landing area bigger and vice versa for if you bend your shots right to left.
• Stay in the present by dealing with one shot at a time. Don't get too far ahead of yourself thinking of the next shot.
• Don't count your score until the end and avoid 'all I have to do syndrome'.
• Don't listen to other peoples advice when you are playing.
• Be patient with yourself. No player hits bad shots on purpose. A bad shot will not hurt your golf swing, just your vanity!