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	HABITS OF CHAMPIONS
	By Michael Balderstone Elite Performance Director

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Mind Games - Effective Practice

Too often golfers of all handicaps and skill levels subject themselves to playing tug-of-war with their mind on the course, searching for what would be the “holy grail” of swing secrets.

The reality of the situation is quite simple, you cannot teach yourself something new on the golf course, the old saying goes; "If you didn't bring it with you to the course, you won't find it there". The three best words that could possibly offer some relief and rest bite on your poor mind are “The Driving Range”.

The driving range is the only place that any golfer can spend time working on their game without the fear of results. Unfortunately the bad news is that most golfers neglect this part of their game and therefore put immense pressure on their mental side during their round to perform. This simple strip of green grass that is accompanied by a bucket balls is where golfers learn to create, repeat, and implement golfing movements into their game.

The driving Range is divided into two equally important areas – the full range, and the short game area (putting, chipping, pitching and bunker area). Even though they are of equal importance, too often golfers are guilty of trying to pound the ball 300m and feel that should they succeed in this feat, they have had a successful practice session. For example, you can only hit a maximum of 14 drives in a round, yet most golfers average close on three times as many putts per round – makes you think doesn’t it?

How many golfers do you know actually practice their putting (warm up putts before a round don’t count?)

By constructing and conducting your practice time more efficiently, you will take the pressure off your game when you do play, as the movements will become more repeatable due to muscle memory. In return you will find that your scores will reflect your practice efforts, as well as being far more satisfying.