Learning the mental game of golf is different from gaining the physical skills needed to make it through a round. Skills are acquired through lessons and a lot of practice. Mental mastery of the game, on the other hand, comes through keeping a positive attitude while playing – not by dwelling on past mistakes, or over-thinking the shot you are getting ready to make. For young people learning the sport – and even for experts – mistakes are going to happen. Golf camps offer a great opportunity for kids to learn from experienced players, but they also help beginners stay positive and just enjoy the game.
Learning how to drive, chip and execute the all-important short game is important, but beginning players also need to learn not to over-think each move. Many novice and pro golfers alike tend to over analyze each step. While it’s a good idea to carefully consider the different factors that can affect a tee-off or a putt, there is such a thing as thinking too much. This is sometimes called “analysis paralysis.”
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