Paul McLoughlin, head PGA pro at Clontarf Golf Club, Dublin, knows that golf is all about mental control and staying in the present.
“I think players in general need to be less mechanical and absorbed with swing technique out on the course,” he says. “There is way too much emphasis “on swing” from both players and coaches. Naturally the golf ball goes where the clubface sends it.
“The ability to handle pressure, whether you’re Tiger Woods at The Open or Joe Bloggs in the monthly medal, is the key to success.”
Employing a good pre-shot routine will help any golfer cope with pressure and relieve tension, but Paul insists this is not simply about gripping the club and hitting a practice shot.
“Before striking a shot, I like my pupils to zoom in on the flag like it’s on fire, and really visualise the shot they are going to hit.
“I encourage golfers to work this into their game because doing this as part of the pre-shot routine can pay dividends and stop them being bogged down with the swing and excessive sabotaging thoughts.”
For further information, visit Paul’s golf site.
February 15th, 2008
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February 7th, 2008
Golf is a game of charm, calmness, nerves and coordination of your mind, body and the club. Golf is not a game where you can define a fixed pattern of what to do next as each shot you play is a new experience and you have to adjust with that. Every time there is a different lie, there is different slope on green and a different direction of wind to play against. Therefore, for that reason, Dublin Sports would give you some general tips that would help to improve your game in difficult conditions.
Whether you are a beginner, an amateur or a professional, these small but important tips will surely help you a lot in your next round of golf.
December 6th, 2006
