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JimmyDoesGolf Well Established Member

JimmyDoesGolf

Hi all,

I have been hitting really well on the range and putting green recently, and am fairly confident at scoring well in the tournament this weekend, however I don't want to get too cocky about it. I also don't want to put myself under too much pressure.

Does anyone know any techniques for relieving the pressure and simply chilling out and not getting too worked up about the game?

Cheers,
James

In my bag:
Driver: G10 10.5 TFC 129 Shaft
3 wood: R7 Steel
Hybrid: 585H 21 Degree
Irons 3-PW: 735.CMWedges: Vokey 52.08, 56.14Putter: White Hot XG #5

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Q.Q.Quillume Great Member

Q.Q.Quillume

One thing I do is tell myself it's just another "regular" round and try to play as if that's the case.

Another is I tell myself the other players (or my opponent if it's match play) are just as nervous - or more so - than I am.

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case31 Well Established Member

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For me, the thing I have to watch for during tournament play is getting fast. I have a tendency to swing fast, not spend as much time as I should reading putts, gauging distance on chips, etc. To fight that, I will tell myself "slow...slow...slow" as I set up to the ball. Sometimes I'll even say it out loud. Playing partners probably think I'm crazy when I do this, but I'd rather take that and a good score than have them watch me kick the ball all over the golf course.

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Ping G5 Driver 9 degree, Ping G10 3-wood, Nike 3 hybrid, TaylorMade R9 Irons 4-AW, Cleveland CG15 56 and 60 degree wedges, Odyssey 2-ball blade putter

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Slow play is my friend as well. I play so much better when just taking my time with every shot no matter how big/small.

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Polarity MTR Irons 2&3 (hybrid) thru PW
R7 Burner Draw Driver 460cc
R7 Burner 3 Wood 5614 Vokey Wedge Tour Chrome Studio Select 1.5 ProV1's

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zeg Great Member

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Does anyone know any techniques for relieving the pressure and simply chilling out and not getting too worked up about the game?

See the thread about drinking while golfing. Seems to be the standard solution.

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FT-iQ 10° driver, FT 21° neutral 3H
T-Zoid Forged 15° 3W, MX-23 4-PW
Harmonized 52° GW, Tom Watson 56° SW, X-Forged Vintage 60° LW
White Hot XG #1 Putter, 33"

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What I do when I play in tournaments is pretend as if I'm playing a regular round with my friends.
Also, if I do get nervous and whiff a shot I just keep in mind that as long as it it is in bounds I'll be able to play it better the next time.
Just find something to think about walking to your ball, whether it be something that motivates you or just trying not to think at all.

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Driver:W-Series Hibore XL
Fairway:Speed LD
Irons:S9 LadiesWedges:S9 LadiesPutter:White Hot XG 2-BallâGolf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it...

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Wisconsin Golfer Well Established Member

Wisconsin Golfer

I know it seems silly, however when I am under pressure, I just start the "CINDERELLA STORY" sequence from CADDYSHACK. In my head of course.

In My Limited Edition "Sir Isaac Newton Caricature" Big Bertha Tour Bag:
Driver: Big Bertha Fusion Ft-3
Hybrid: Big Bertha Heavenwood 3h
Irons And Wedges: Big Bertha X-12 3-Sw And
60* Vokey Spin Milled Oil-Can Lob-WedgePutter: White Hot Xg Sabertooth and a Futura Phantom Balls: Hx Hot Bite...

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