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The Improve Your Mental Game Series...
This Golf Psychology question, considers the negative consequences, that blame can have on your game.
The Blame Game
Player's can often be heard complaining after their rounds, about the state of the green, the conditions, the speed of the round etc.
Blaming the course is common amongst golfers. Bad lies...heavy rough...too much sand in the bunkers...dry greens...too windy. This type of mindset can lead to an avoidance of responsibility for the weaknesses in your own game. It's the courses fault. But is it?
Whilst conditions can be difficult, mental strength comes from embracing the conditions. Try to avoid falling into the trap of moaning. Instead welcome the challenge of a heavy wind or dry greens. You can't change them.
Think of Padraig Harrington, and his positive attitude, as he prepared for the final round of the 2007 Carnoustie Open. The rain was pouring down, as he practised on the range. When asked about the conditions, Padraig replied, 'I play really well in this weather'.
A couple of days earlier, in hot conditions, he had been asked the same question, and replied, 'I play really well in this weather!'
Develop the mindset that accepts the on course conditions. Learn how to play in the wind. The sun. The rain. Become a little bit stronger mentally. You will then find, that your game adapts better to the conditions.
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