Develop Mental Toughness

photo credit: the_tahoe_guy    One of the most important qualities PGA Tour Players can have is the ability to concentrate.  Those players at the top of the leader board week after week are masters at it and Tiger Woods, without question, is the best example.  During the 2008 U.S. Open his win in a play-off, with a fractured leg and torn knee ligaments, exemplified the power of concentration.  

For most golfers it is extremely difficult to concentrate for 18 holes straight but Tour Players have developed the mental discipline to do so.  Blocking out surroundings can be very difficult especially when your playing partners are laughing and joking during play.  If you can learn to use your power of concentration you can develop a mental toughness that results in lower scores.

Imagine Your Golf Shot

photo credit: SD Dirk PGA Tour Pro’s will tell you that they often use their imagination to project accuracy for their next golf shot. Using their imagination in this manner not only allows them to plan the flight of their golf ball but is a form of distraction from hazards.

How many times have you faced a shot with hazards in every direction? If these scare you, more likely than not, you will end up in one. When the Pro’s face a similar situation they completely block out the hazard/s and envision their golf shot flying directly to the target. They keep distractions to an absolute minimum.

The next time you face a hazard concentrate on your ball flight and nothing more. Imagine the route your ball will take to your target and then execute.

Golf Swing Speed

 

photo credit: foxypar4   If you want to increase your shot distance concentrate on increasing your swing speed. PGA Tour players have come to realize that being in better physical condition contributes greatly to faster clubhead speed.

Most Tour Pros generate swing speeds well over 100 mph. Bubba Watson, who leads the tour in driving distance, has a 130 mph. swing speed. No matter what your swing speed is, to improve upon it, you must build the muscle groups that are responsible. The exercises that are ideal for achieving more clubhead speed can be found at the following web-site: Www.shark.com, this is one of the best golf web-sites on the world-wide web. Take the time to exercise on a regular basis and you will not only help your game you will improve your health.

Golf Playing Statistics

PGA Tour players divide their game into 4 categories, driving, mid and long
irons, chipping and putting. They calculate their averages and get a clear
picture of where improvements need to be made. The averages below can
be eye opening.

The following statistics may help you determine where your
game may need to be improved: Driving - The tour average is 63% of
fairways hit while a 10 handicapper hits 50% of fairways. Iron Play - the
tour average for greens in regulation is 62%, a 10 handicapper hits 39%.
Chipping - Tour Average for saves is 56%, a 10 handicapper averages
32% for saves. Putting - ( 3 putt avoidance ) tour average is 3.2%
while a 10 handicapper’s average is 7%.

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