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Self-Doubt makes it harder to compete at a high level for golfers. When you sap your own confidence, your potential is limited...![]()
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Even though you might be a talented golfer, doubts can weigh down your confidence and not allow it to grow.![]()
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However, one thing compounds the problem--listening to other doubters. When your ears are open to the naysayers, you may be tempted to adopt their words as true facts.![]()
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When you have doubts, it becomes easy to tune into what others say about you. By listening, you give power to the negative opinions of teammates, coaches, friends, family, and spectators. ![]()
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Even positive criticism from others can be taken the wrong way. ![]()
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* Being told, "You have a lot of potential," can be misunderstood as you are failing to live up to your potential.![]()
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* When your coach tells you, "You did well, but you could have done better if you finished on the back stronger," this can be interpreted as you failed. ![]()
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* When your parents tell you, "You should not get upset during a round," you may feel as if you are being told you are mentally weak. ![]()
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Many golfers try to ignore doubts as if they will go away on their own. The problem with that strategy is that you are the ONLY one that knows you are doubting... ![]()
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And thus you are the only one to counter doubts with a positive statement of your ability. ![]()
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The key to overcoming doubts is to recognize the negative thought, then counter it by rationalizing with yourself. ![]()
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Reframing doubts is a mental game strategy that can help you cope better. With this strategy, you recognize negative thoughts to put a stop to further unproductive thoughts. The next step is to question your doubt, "Is this true?" ![]()
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Then, approach it what a rebuttal statement. For example, you may experience a string of negative thoughts such as, "I'm a horrible golfer. I have no talent and mess up every time I play." ![]()
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Start by recognizing the initial negative thought, "I'm a horrible golfer." Then counter the doubt, "I have accomplished a lot in my golfing career." Follow up with a positive statement, "I'm a hard worker. I will continue to push and strengthen my game further." ![]()
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Three Steps to Managing Self-Doubt ![]()
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1. Write down your most recent doubts from a previous competition. ![]()
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2. Rebut or reframe each doubt on paper: What would the most positive teammate say to me right now if he know what I was thinking?![]()
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3. When you recognize a doubt, make the right choice to reframe it and move on with the competition. ![]()
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Note: If you have any self-doubt, you are not fully confident in that moment. ![]()
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Some Remarkable New Products Are Now Available For Golfers Details Category: Inside Golf Published: 2022-12-02 By Dr. Barry Lotz, Inside GolfThese are two of the best training aids currently available...
Golf Inc. has published its annual Most Powerful People in Golf list, and Troon CEO Tim Schantz and Executive Chairman Dana Garmany share the top spot. David Pillsbury, CEO at Invited, and Chip Brewer, president and CEO, Topgolf Callaway Brands, round out the top three that are unchanged from a year ago. ![]()
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The biggest mover is LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, who rose from No. 22 in 2021 to No. 7 on this year's list. Meanwhile, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan dropped from No. 4 to No. 10. Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association, and Cho Minn Thant, commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour, debut on the list at Nos. 24 and 25, respectively.![]()
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I get asked many times as to what tees should be played. This will help:![]()
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Driving Distance x 28![]()
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A great method, developed by Chris Mile at Miles of Golf, is to take your average Driver distance, multiplied by 28, to determine a potential tee-distance range that could work with your playing style. This method can get a little misleading, as driving distance does not necessarily equate to playing ability, but this may be something else for you to consider for your next round.![]()
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For example, your average drive is 250 yards.![]()
250 yards x 28 = 7,000 yards potential tee playing range![]()
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An interesting method of determining what set of tee's you should play is by factoring the average distance you hit your 5-iron as a metric to gauge where you should play from. ![]()
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Take your average 5-iron distance, multiply by 36, and choose the tees that most closely match that yardage.