Wide Open Space

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Wide Open Space

Think big to drive fear away and hit fairways with ease...

By Jeff Ritter

One of the toughest things to do at times is get the ball in play off the tee. This is especially true under pressure, when trouble lurks in all directions. Fearing lost balls and mishits, the player increases tension in an effort to steer the ball into a small space. Tension disturbs rhythm, leading to the result they most feared in the first place.

In most cases, I recommend that a player pick a tight specific line, however, for players who deal with too much tension and fear of negative outcomes, I have found that doing the exact opposite can be an effective cure.

The next time you step up to the tee, imagine that you are hitting into the ether so your target is “impossible to miss”. Imagining a vast area or none at all will free you of tension allowing you to make the best possible swing you are capable of, and nail it right down the middle. Your mind is an open canvas, pick positive fun images and surrender to the possibilities!