Danny King
We all have used this term sometime in our lifetime and in the game of golf it is used frequently. I believe that this will happen in our business decisions and life experiences, but it is very important to prepare when then window of opportunity is presented to us because it may never happen again.
As golfers we are allowed to make very important decisions on a daily basis and hold our future in our hands, that is the beauty of this special game, you make the final judgment that could change your life in one week. It could be winning the club championship, the opening scramble or a PGA tour event. A great coach once said, “Winners will be losers and champions will be winners.”
Preparing your game when your name is yelled out on the first tee is very exciting especially if your preparation has involved the circle of success. There is no secret to becoming a winner but to become a champion timing is everything.
Being ready when an opportunity is presented can be achieved by all levels of golfers, becoming a “Champion” is a simple completion of the circle of success. We must develop physical strength, mental consistency, financial confidence and a belief system.
We might not have the time to focus on all areas to or full potential but a game plan is better than no game plan and I truly believe that we have all the information to succeed at the tip of our fingers and to achieve the highest level of success we want. I would like to talk about a simple plan that involves physical and mental preparation for that will assist you in becoming a champion.
Physically
Develop a game plan to physically enhance the way we play the game by hiring a physical trainer or try to start changing the way we eat and exercise to add longevity to the game we love.
- Diet
Watch your diet before performing; reduce the amount of fast burning energy sources before golf. Start hydrating your body and building your nutrition the day before an event, prepare snacks on the golf course such as pecans, walnuts and some dried fruit stay away from granola bars they could be the worst for you.
- Stretches before and after
Get into the routine of stretching your body before you proceed to the driving range and after the round. There are four stretches that will benefit you to enhance your daily performance.
Cats and Dogs
This exercise is performed on all fours allowing the spine column to raise and lower itself stretching the chest, shoulders and spine.
Quad Stretch
Start by placing the left knee parallel to the right foot on the ground, reach back with the right leg until there is a slight stretch in the right quad, and repeat with left leg.
Hamstring
Lying on your back extend your right leg and hold knee in a position where the right sole is facing the sky, hold for 30 seconds and repeat with the left.
Follow the Elbow
Start the body on all fours and position your left hand behind your neck, start the rotation the arm upwards towards the ceiling, allowing the eyes to follow the left elbow and downwards towards the right knee. Repeat with the right arm. This will stretch the entire spinal column.
Mentally
- Practice
Practice with a purpose; develop a practice routine that uses both random and blocked sessions with a target. Too many golfers hit balls with no target and with one club to a single target (blocked). Use all your clubs to various targets and limit the time spent practicing, have a routine with every shot (random)
- Course Management and Routines
Routines
Routines are the mostly overlooked while playing or practicing, become discipline in your full swing and short game habits and you will start developing a rhythm that will allow you to be ready when your in a tournament or friendly game.
Course Management
There are two types of players in golf, the scorer and the exhibitionist. The scorer will make good decisions that will lead to good results. The exhibitionist will try to perform shots that are based on bad decisions that will ultimately result in a negative. A classic example would be the last holes of the 2007 US Open championship, Phil the thrill trying to make the impossible shot, live with the result if you make a bad decision
Preparing your game when your name is yelled out on the first tee is very exciting especially if your preparation has involved the circle of success. There is no secret to becoming a winner but to become a champion timing is everything.
- Tip by Danny King
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