Visualize Your Shot

photo credit: nantucket_01 In every aspect of life you must think it in order to do it which is especially true in the game of golf.  Golf IS visualization.  Every shot should be visualized in your mind’s eye prior to addressing the ball.  PGA Professionals are masters at the art of visualization which is the primary reason they resemble walking zombies most of the time (no offense meant).

Whether it’s a drive, fairway shot or putt, study the lay of the land, the wind conditions and estimated distance.  Once you have determined the various factors that will affect your shot, visualize the ball’s flight to it’s landing zone.  If you intend to hit a fade or draw imagine the ball curving gently to the right or left while proceeding to your target.

While at the practice range visualize every shot you take.  Watching the pros, you will notice how they watch their practice shots until they come to a complete stop.  This is all part of the process of visualizing.  Using this method will shave precious strokes from your game and that’s a guarantee !