Competition golf

[BrianM]

Well I’m out tomorrow to play my first competition in 3 years, I’ve been relentless in lessons and practicing since October and generally playing bogey golf, went out today and it felt like going back in time (fighting a terrible hook), Mentally I normally crumble, hopefully I can do my self some sort of justice tomorrow and keep it together even if not going well.
Any advice ??

 

[phils226]

Aim to enjoy it and it helps to smile before each drive as this releases the right endorphins (I think). Only other advice is to ensure you stick to a relatively short but consistent pre-shot routine. Best of luck

 

[Imurg]

Hit the ball
Go find it
Hit it again...
The score will be what the score will be
The more you worry about it the worse it will be.

 

[Hobbit]

Get smashed tonight! Take sunglasses with you for the hangover. Just go and have fun. With the lay off you’ve had don’t put too much pressure on yourself with unrealistic expectations.

 

[Slab]

In my experience most bad shots are down to being too tense, either physically or mentally

Do whatever you need to do to get get rid of it

 

[Bamberdele2.0]

Get smashed tonight! Take sunglasses with you for the hangover. Just go and have fun. With the lay off you’ve had don’t put too much pressure on yourself with unrealistic expectations.

This is the approach I played my first ever tourney in. Played an absolute blinder all whilst hanging out my arse

 

[Bobthesock]

It's a club competition, it's not the us open, just go and chill. Just approach it like any other round, best outcome you win, worst you come last and your handicap might go up giving you an even bigger chance next week?

 

[woofers]

It’s a round of golf, just treat like any other. You’ve probably got another one booked, so there’s “always tomorrow” if it’s not your day, however you measure that.
Enter all the competitions you can, that way it just becomes another round.

 

[patricks148]

Well I’m out tomorrow to play my first competition in 3 years, I’ve been relentless in lessons and practicing since October and generally playing bogey golf, went out today and it felt like going back in time (fighting a terrible hook), Mentally I normally crumble, hopefully I can do my self some sort of justice tomorrow and keep it together even if not going well.
Any advice ??

Smash it

 

[fenwayrich]

Remember it's not your job, it's your hobby. 'Don't hurry, don't worry, And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.'

 

[RRidges]

Well I’m out tomorrow to play my first competition in 3 years, I’ve been relentless in lessons and practicing since October and generally playing bogey golf, went out today and it felt like going back in time (fighting a terrible hook), Mentally I normally crumble, hopefully I can do my self some sort of justice tomorrow and keep it together even if not going well.
Any advice ??

Lose the negative attitude!

 

[Deleted member 29109]

It’s just a round of golf. Don’t overthink it.

 

[BrianM]

Shot 101 off the medal tees today and left absolutely loads out there, too many 3 putts and crap second shots after good drives, loosened right up on the back 9 as my mindset was full of confidence.
Im aware it’s still not a great score, but after 3 years away after my troubles, I’m delighted still to be playing the game.