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23 Jul Always think you’re the cat’s whiskers

Posted at 08:34h in Golf Tip by

Confidence is perhaps the word I’ve used most over the years in my tips. The definition of this essential ingredient in regard to any golfer’s hope of a good round is as follows: “the feeling or belief that one can rely on a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities” — looking back at the times I’ve played well, they were when I was in control of my swing, knew where the ball was going and had all that is associated with confidence.

So my ‘thought for the day’ is how on earth can Rory say that he was nervous whilst standing on the 1st tee at Royal Birkdale in his first round? Was lack of practice, not enough playing or other things cluttering his mind? It’s hard to fathom (or have to witness) when you consider what he’s accomplished so far in his career. All golfers, regardless of ability, should feel nervous before setting off on any round — its normal. But Rory’s was a slightly different kind of nervous. Over-thinking and lack of constructive practice are the two things that come to mind. Little things like changing clubs can also upset a golfer’s delicate marbles.

Out of Bounds: Confidence is being able to say ‘Bugger you I’m the cat’s whiskers’ without opening your mouth — you say it with your walk, your smile, you say it with your entire being…

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