a year later: what is tiger's deal?

What is Tiger’s Deal?

As Yogi Berra once famously said, “90% of the game is half mental.” When it comes to golf, I would say that the game is 90% mental. In fact, golf is one of the most mentally stressful sports ever. I will concede that it is nowhere near as physically draining as many “action sports” (although it is a lot more draining then most people think, especially walking 18 holes), but the mental strain on a golfer in real competition (a far cry from a fun round with buddies) is tough to match.

So what can we learn from Tiger’s slump? We can see that in order to play well (whatever that means for you personally), we need to have our mind focused on the task at hand. If our mind is being pulled in all sorts of different directions, it will be very difficult to have a good round of golf. Tiger was a master at going into a ‘zone’ on the golf course and being completely focused on his game, and only his game. Only time will tell if he can get his focus back; in the mean time we can work at being more focused and making sure our mind is not conflicted on the course.

-ACE
www.holen1golfmn.com

winter golf blues?

As much of the country prepares for cold weather and the golf “offseason”, we would like to take a look at several ways to keep your game sharp in the cooler months. Here are our top 5:

1. Watch golf on TV – Now, come on, it doesn’t get any easier than that! But the more you watch the pros, the more you’ll soak up the way they play the game. Watch for pre-shot routines, demeanor on the course, swing tempo, grip and more. Watch your golf IQ increase with little to no effort!


2. Grab your putter – Winter is the perfect time to fine-tune your putting stroke. We all know how important it is, but it often gets neglected when we are in a hurry to get out and play. Now that you are confined to your house, it is a great opportunity to tweak what many feel is the most important part of the game.


3. Find a dome or simulator – There will most likely be an indoor facility somewhere nearby where you can hit full shots. This is a great way to treat yourself to some more realistic golf and keep the golf bug at bay until you can actually get back on the course.


4. Drive South – In the late fall and early spring, you can usually drive a few hours south and find a course that is still open late (fall) or open early (spring). Grab a few golf buddies and plan a road trip.


5. Plan a golf vacation – Now that you have been putting all of these tips to use, you might as well head to a warmer climate and play. Find a great golf package and play at least 36 holes a day!

Have a great winter and be sure to share with us how you plan to keep your game in shape over the upcoming months!

-ACE

http://www.holen1golfmn.com/