| Re: Golf Psychology
I have found that on any day where I have had "a good day at the office" I have been really relaxed and comfortable. More often than not, playing with close friends. Plenty of banter/sledging etc during the round. But always considering the rules/etiquette of course....
So, does playing better when not actually or actively thinking about playing mean the game is 100% mental or 100% anti-mental...
As an anti corollary to this is the fact that on 3 separate occasions, during pennant matches, where I have managed to hit what I feel where "pure" shots under the perceived pressure of a first tee situation with more than 50 or so onlookers. Surprising even myself.
Bottom line for me, I just try to enjoy myself and not to over estimate my abilities. That way I don't get overly excited when I hit a good ball and I don't get untowardly stressed out when I hit a bad one.
I just play with what I know I have in my bag...
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