A golf shot is made up of three stages Decision making, Preparation and Execution Many decisions are made, as you walk towards your ball and check its lie, the ground under your feet tells you the way it slopes, and if it’s wet. You can feel any wind. These are just some of the facts that need to be considered as you choose your target. Whilst making these decisions you are sub-consciously thinking about previous shots like this one, memory banking good shots helps boosts confidence. Preparation is the next phase, getting ready to take your shot. At this stage use visualisation and a full pre-shot routine to play your best. This is where you must control negative self-talk or any doubts you have about your golfing ability. The final phase is execution of the shot and its outcome depends on how well you have utilised Golf Psychology techniques during the previous stages.
If you made a poor decision or failed to prepare then your outcome will not be as satisfactory as it could be.
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