http://www.golfstateofmind.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:11:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was recently asked by a student: “How do I get rid of nerves on the golf course?” This is a common reason why golfers think they do not perform to their true potential. Golfers tend to think that if they could play every shot as if it were in ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/07/30/how-to-turn-nerves-from-a-negative-to-a-positive/ "Everybody teaches a system. I just try to shoot where I'm aiming. I play by sight and feel not by technical thoughts." ~ Fred Couples. [caption id="attachment_3451" align="alignleft" width="570" caption="Harry How/Getty Images"][/caption] I based this article on this month’s Golf Magazine interview with Fred Couples by Mike Chwasky. I found it very ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/07/27/fred-couples-shares-some-of-his-secrets-of-success-in-golf/ [caption id="attachment_3384" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="REUTERS/Shaun Best"][/caption]Louis Oosthuizen's win at The Open championship was one of the most amazing displays of mental toughness we have seen in sports. To keep control of his emotions on a course where big numbers can easily occur, with the world's best golfers chasing behind, required ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/07/20/how-a-red-dot-helped-oosthuizen-win-the-open/ [caption id="attachment_3280" align="alignleft" width="228" caption="(AP Photo/Tim Hales)"][/caption] 1. John Daly Daly surprised us all this morning, shooting a 6 under 66. On his first Open visit back to St. Andrews since winning here in '95 and wearing the loudest pants in the tournament, he made 4 consecutive birdies during a faultless round. ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/07/16/my-top-5-stories-of-the-open-so-far/ There is no shortage of world class golf courses in the state of Arizona. The climate is more than conducive to year round golf and the stunning desert courses with mountainous backdrops, attract thousands of golfers from all over the world. Arizona has more than 300 courses and hosts 2 ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/06/18/desert-golf-in-arizona-is-the-ultimate-test/ On the golf course, the average golfer is very quick to attach their self-worth to the quality of their scores, which inevitably leads to under-performance and frustrating play. This is called playing "ego golf" and is one of the major reasons that golfers fail to improve. If, before every shot, you ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/06/01/lose-your-ego-and-gain-a-better-golf-game/ Golf has been played in the Lowcountry of South Carolina since Scottish merchants introduced the game in the late 1700s. Today, with its fantastic climate and outstanding natural beauty, this area has evolved into a golfing mecca and attracts golf tourists from all over the world. The island of Hilton ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/05/25/hilton-head-the-golfers-island/ Hawaii attracts thousands of golfers every year in search of challenging courses and amazing golf experiences in tropical beauty. With 70 courses spread across 8 islands of diverse geographic regions, there is no question that this is one of the world's best golfing hot spots. One such hot-spot is The ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/05/14/hawaii-golf-makes-the-dream-vacation-for-the-serious-golf/ Having expectations or trying to beat your best score every time you play will only have a negative effect on your game. Trying too hard and forcing yourself to hit the golf shots needed to score well, creates pressure and tightness, limiting your performance. This is one of the most ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/05/14/mental-game-quick-tip-dont-make-a-good-score-your-goal/ With the "scoring zone" being 50 yards and in, this area is essentially the most important part of the game and it is worth spending a good portion of your practice time here. In this video, Jeff Ritter shows us an effective way to read greens and improve our scores ... http://www.golfstateofmind.com/blog/2010/04/27/some-excellent-green-reading-tips-to-help-you-hole-more-putts/