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otto6457

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OK guys......I'm feeling pretty low right now and I need a change of attitude.

I have State Mid-Am qualifying in the morning and my game is VERY shaky right now. Two way misses and too much stress.

I spent some time on the range after my practice round today and I feel a little better about keeping the ball in play, but the over all feeling is a bit of desperation and resignation.

I'm taking a couple of hours at the house to cool off (it's over 100 today) and then it's back to the course for some putting and chipping practice till dark.

Any last minute advice for a forlorn golfer?
 
vjsinger

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You know what roy macavoy would do......don't do that. My advice drink plenty of water and get lots of rest. Have one swing thought and stick with it. Play well.
 
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kc8kir

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Here's a suggestion:

Sit down somewhere quiet and recount every great shot you've ever hit that you can remember. Picture the details, smell the grass, feel the balance. The idea here is to put positive thoughts in the front of your mind.

Grab a club, and make swings just brushing the grass / carpet / etc, remembering those great shots. Put yourself back in that moment.

Do NOT allow any negative thoughts. Don't critique your swing. Just picture the ball sailing and dropping right on the target.

Gotta reprogram that subconscious mind to think correctly. The idea of positive imagery is used in many sports as an effective training device.

Hope this helps you.
 
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Festus

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Just play. Don't think about what can go wrong. Just hit it, find it and hit it again. I'm sure you have a great short game, great recovery skills, great shot making ability. So just go play.

I dabbled in regional level pool a lifetime ago and when I played my best, I cast off the self-imposed pressure of performing at a level I think I should and just let it fly. Take what you have and go with it. And at the end of the day, that will be the best you are capable of playing. And that's all you can ask of yourself.
 
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softconsult

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I would think practicing until dark may be the worst thing you could do. If it doesn't go well, you will not only be tired in the morning, but starting round with negative thoughts from the night before.
 
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Robbohank

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Hey Otto,

You must be at The Rawls course for your qualifier. Mine is 2 weeks from now.... I picked that location due to the fact that I needed more time to get ready, not necessarily because I like the course I'm qualifying at. ;)

My attitude is becoming more of "play hard and see what happens, and don't try and guide your way around the course". A good buddy of mine played in the Memorial Park qualifier held 2 days ago in Houston. He missed the playoff for the last spot by a shot (74 was in a playoff) after playing the front side 2-under. He called me after the round and said he pretty much got to the back side and "put both hands on the steering wheel" trying to get it to the house instead of playing the same way that got him to 2 under on the front.

At some point in this game you have to say "F-IT" and just go play! You work as hard at the game as anyone on this forum.... now just go free wheel it and let the chips fall where they may. The WORST thing that can happen is that you don't make it!!!! Big Deal!!!!

Robbo

btw...... my friend lives here in Dallas. He played the Houston qualifier because he's had to spend the last 4 weeks there at MD Anderson getting treatment for a rare soft tissue cancer (a very lethal version) that showed up in his leg. He's 36 with a wife and 2 kids...... talk about putting the game in perspective!
 
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cal7426

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I watched an interview with Fred Couples years ago when he said his pre-shot thoughts were to remember and feel (as kc8kir just posted) the best shot he had ever hit with the particular club he was about to hit with i.e. best 3 wood, best 8 iron etc.

Just a thought. Good luck.
 
otto6457

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Thanks all

Hey guys

I'm headed to bed and feeling the butterflies a little.

I had a good session on the practice green tonight and I'm just going to let-her-rip in the morning. What ever happens...happens. I'll commit to every shot and play as hard as I know how.

Thanks for the well wishes.
 
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