I've played this game for over 40 years and was fortunate enough to have some very good instructors when I was young. I have never been any better than an 8 Hcp'er. and the only reason is "NERVES". Pro's and fellow golfers look at my swing and shake their heads .... my curse is that I have a picture perfect smooth swing that everyone envies and a score card that no one wants. Once my nerves kick in at the course I'm dead. .... even though most people can't see my faults ... I can feel them. The best I've ever played was when I had a sore back and took medication to ease the pain. It took the edge off, now I'm looking for a natural way to ease nerves on the course.