I know the feeling,

In your case it seems quite simple not only physically tied you were mentally tied too.

The physical side is up to you, exercise etc to increase your staying power, many times I play with good players who seem to fall apart after 15/16 holes and it down to fitness levels.

As for the mental aspect, you can't keep up concentration for 18 holes never mind 36, you need to relax between shots and take your time surveying your surroundings and just slip into the "zone" for a minute when you play your shot, it's very important to take on lots of water, dehydration is the biggest killer of concentration, eat some fruit after each 9 holes.

The rubbish back 9 you had is in the past now and probably due to lack of the above and nothing to do with your ability, go and play next week enjoy it and win.


Good Luck


Ian.

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Once you learn the swing, your next step is mastering golf psychology................