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**MichaelfromSpace** · 07-17-2012, 07:50 AM

A buddy of mine used to do just that. He worked hard on his game but equally hard on his mental approach. Personally, I saw his game turn for the better at just about the same time as he grew more positive.

"Commentary Roy," we call him. Now, it's very common for him to say things more along the lines of "you're gonna tell your grandkids about this shot," or when putting, regardless how long of a putt, "this is goin' in."

He's learned that very often his actions follow his thoughts. We all know this. With water right, we've all said aloud or to ourselves, "don't go right, don't go right..." Of course, ball goes right.

I've learned, through the sage advice of a former European Tour Pro, to acknowledge trouble only as to plan my attack. Landing spot, where to tee it up in order to hit away from trouble, club selection, etc...

Negative thoughts still creep in from time to time and invariably, negative results follow. It's all about conditioning and today's as good a day as any to start the process for yourself. And keep at it, good luck!

07-17-2012, 07:50 AM	#2
MichaelfromSpace Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	A buddy of mine used to do just that. He worked hard on his game but equally hard on his mental approach. Personally, I saw his game turn for the better at just about the same time as he grew more positive. "Commentary Roy," we call him. Now, it's very common for him to say things more along the lines of "you're gonna tell your grandkids about this shot," or when putting, regardless how long of a putt, "this is goin' in." He's learned that very often his actions follow his thoughts. We all know this. With water right, we've all said aloud or to ourselves, "don't go right, don't go right..." Of course, ball goes right. I've learned, through the sage advice of a former European Tour Pro, to acknowledge trouble only as to plan my attack. Landing spot, where to tee it up in order to hit away from trouble, club selection, etc... Negative thoughts still creep in from time to time and invariably, negative results follow. It's all about conditioning and today's as good a day as any to start the process for yourself. And keep at it, good luck!
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