The Golf Shrink

It’s great to get out to the range and practice your golf swing, but there are a lot of things that you can do to improve your golf swing in your own home.

I find that my golf work out is one of the things that can keep my attention on fitness more than any thing else. I Like to have my work out pay-off and of course I would like to be a better golfer.

In the winter I do this same thing with regard to skiing.

Working out is great, but I need that extra cause to push me over the edge.

You can also practice golf with the following home training aids:

The Real Feel Golf Mat

One-Put Putting Mat

backyard Putting Greens

Golf Target Flag

Practice Golf Balls

So get our there in your backyard and start practicing your golf swing.

The mental game of golf is one of the most unique aspects of any sport. It is not the instinctual response that athletes in most other sports have to have, but instead it really is just learning how to deal with the difficulties that a round of golf provide, and understanding different elements of golf that force your game to change on the spot, like conditions and different lies. Of course, there also is the motivation to practice the game that is an aspect of the mental game, but it largely focuses on how important it is to stay patient and maintain consistency even after a frustrating shot.

“Let’s face it, 95 percent of this game is mental. If a guy plays a lousy golf he doesn’t need a pro, he needs a shrink.” -Tom Murphy

This quote accurately explains that golf is really a mental game above anything else. While physical conditioning helps, it is not a precursor to success. Many athletes who could run a marathon, bench press large amounts of weight, or throw a ball one hundred miles per hour could not break par if they tried. Practicing with golf driving range mats, golf pitching mats, and on putting greens will help with your game, but the most important part of golf is maintaining a level head and staying patient. The most important thing is not to compound a mistake with another mistake, because, let’s face it. Nobody is good enough to not make on mistake in a round.