Golf Mentality?

[Dent]

Well I decided to go with Craftys Word "One" It is a short word that Can be put in there and that seems so simple, yet explains a ton.

I can't see it when I look up on my hat, I have to take it off to see it. Also its not ruining my hat. It's an old hat.

[Long_Ball_Bogey]

Be sure to let us know how it goes. Best of luck! -LBB

[foxhole88]

"Dollar Bills" - Tin Cup

[Island Par]

Ben has a good suggestion there, regarding tempo. Think of a song or music. I'm not sure but if memory serves me right, i read somewhere that Jack Nicklaus used to hum "Jamaica Farewell".

Me, am just a weekend golfer but I kinda like humming Bob Marley's version of "Baby I love your way"- nice tempo keeps me calm, doesn't help me score great but helps me enjoy the game.

Just give it your best! Good luck!

[Dent]

VERDICT

I started off the same as last game there, going -2 after 2 holes. Stayed Solid through the whole 9 playing very well and feeling strong. Finished off +1 (35) after 9.

I started losing confidence in my chiping for some reason, and after one shank of the lob wedge I lost confidence and started thinking about shanking every time i was chipping. After 12 I was +1 and then I totally fell apart.

Took a triple on 13 and a double on 14. had about three 3 putts on the back. My chipping left me for some really long putts. Pressure didn't get to me, its just where I left my pitches and putts left me. Despite all that I had the 3rd best score out of 15 and pretty sure I made the team, will find out soon. Yay?

Total: 35 (+1) 44 (+9) 9 OVER ON THE BACK?!!!

[JerseyThursday]

VERDICT

Good Lord, you guys only have one qualifying round? What happens if someone has an off day (the flu) or has a fluke great round?

Still, I would think a 79 should get you in! Shanks on chips are a result of not getting the hands through the ball first. For some reason, it does seem to happen in spurts.

[Franco!]

Should've drawn a penis.
How can you not look up at a penis and just laugh?
I guess that's the high schooler in me.

[Dent]

Aha thats great, I only looked at the top of my hat a couple times. The reason I shanked my chips because I never had confidence and would stop the club as soon as the face touched the ball..

We only have one qualifying round. I guess it is how it is. He watched everyone played and was very impressed with me and another friend. And definatly noticed my +1 on the front.

[OrlandoGolfBlogger]

Well, guess I missed my window to comment, but hey great job on the +1, pretty awesome!

[Dent]

Thank you, my lowest 9 for sure. But dissapointed about the back. If i just put the 35 on my tracker i would gone down to a 7.4 but because of the 79 i stay the same.

[golf_junkie27]

Congrats, Dent. I hope you made the team.

The next time you don't feel confident about a shot, step away, think about every good shot you've made and give it a go. Remember, this game is about positive thoughts, even if the situation is dire or unnerving.

[Shindig]

VERDICT

I hope you went - or at least plan to go - and do some practice chipping to have good ones for your recent ones, yes? In any case, you broke 80 in a high pressure round. Great job! Keep up the awesome work, I hope you make the team. And congratulations again.

[Dent]

Congrats, Dent. I hope you made the team.

You make a very good point there. I knew i should have done that. I was always thinking if i should step away, but no matter what the thought in my head was I tried to reverse it with a positive and shot anyway, in which I should'nt have done.

[WilsonWill]

Dang it, I was going to suggest putting "CALM THE F*** DOWN" inside the brim.

Sounds like you did pretty well. If you're in the top 3 Id think its a lock outta 15. Is there a set number that get chosen or open slots available?

[Dent]

I think only 4 make the team. 3 guys all shot 79, and the other shot a little higher, and decent golfer, but choked.

@ Shindig: I actually plan to do a ton of chipping and putting practise soon, I just dont know where to do it, I can do it in the park behind my house if I dont get caught, Or go to a golf course and practise.

[Ben]

Well, nice front at least Dent. Any final word on the cut?

[Dent]

At school right now and haven't heard anything from the golf coach. I'm pretty sure I made the team. Even though I did horrible the top 4 scores, were

79,79,79,82 (or 88 because I think he cheated)

Nobody played good at all. Also my buddy who shot 79 should have had a higher score also, because he double hit a chip near the green. I called him on it, but let it go to cut him some slack.

He wouldn't admit he did it, he just said "oh, I dunno"