The effect of confidence on your golf

How it affects you

Do you play your best shots when you feel nervous or when you feel confident?

Look at the Jack Nicklaus quote in the left hand column. Since Jack thinks confidence is the most important thing in golf it's worth improving yours isn't it?


Improving your confidence Part I

My book '(How to Improve Your Golf Game (And Your Life!)' provides a number of tips on dealing with nerves and feeling more confident, but I'll share another with you here.

First of all think of a car. Good. Why did I ask you to think of a car? Because I wanted to show you that you can choose what you think about.

Many people find this tricky because they tend to worry about what can go wrong in life. It's amazing how often we do think about what we don't want to happen.

Start to become aware of what you are focusing on in your daily life. Don't get hard on yourself if you catch yourself being negative, just smile at how silly it is to imagine something bad happening, and re-focus on something that feels good (it could be ANYTHING that makes you feel better.)


Improving your confidence Part II

Now think of some of the best shots you've ever hit. Notice how they help you feel more confident. What if each time you feel nervous or unsure about a shot you ask yourself this question:

"Which good shots have I been ignoring?"

Sounds simple? It can be. Especially if you combine it with other techniques that you'll get in my book or in a coaching programme with me.