Lowering your golf scores, learning a new shot, or overcoming a feared shot are all examples on how to make the game of golf more fun! Golf can be so difficult--everyone goes through a rough patch. Whether you are Tiger Woods or Marty McSquealy, you are guaranteed to have a bad shot, a bad hole, a bad round, or even a bad month! The key is not to find yourself mired in a rut, beating yourself up; at this point, the game ceases to be fun, and a vicious cycle begins: When we struggle, we get tense. When we get tense we play bad. When we play bad we get grumpy. When we get grumpy people don't want to hang with us. Don't be lonely - go out and work on your golf game!
What is the best way to get back that loving feeling? It starts with the correct frame of mind. Embrace the idea that you are a detective and your job is to find out how to get better at golf. Look at the process as a fun and exciting challenge. It starts with doing some research, and diagnosing the cause of your problems (a golf pro can help in this process). The next step is to take the knowledge and apply it to your game through well organized practice. Don't expect to improve overnight. You will have glimpses of greatness, but real progress takes time. Don't get discouraged if you have a set back - everyone does. Be patient and persistent and you will prevail. Soon you will start making pars and birdies and taking money off you friends. You will be in a good mood and people will want to hang with you. Don't be grumpy and lonely--start working at getting better at golf!
