Hey what do you guys do to focus and concentrate during the game?

[golfmentalist]

So I was playing a nice game at my home course the other day and found out that if I play in a certain state of mind, where I don’t think about anything when I hit the ball, and I mean nothing, my body tends to free up and relax and my subconscious mind, or non thinking mind, takes over and hits the ball right to my target effortlessly, but I can only get to that state of mind, "the zone" about 5 % of the time, if anyone’s got any tips on how to get there at least even 50% of the time please let me know, thanks so much!

[shankapotamus]

So I was playing a nice game at my home course the other day and found out that if I play in a certain state of mind,

Lol, you have to be thinking. But that is a good thing to do is clear your mind. A book I am reading(thanks to CarlSpackler for the recommendation) is Zen Golf. It really helps you do that, and gives you good drill things? to practice.

[golfmentalist]

hey i read that book and it really helpped alot

[RocketSauce]

Re: Hey what do you guys do to focus and concentrate during the game?

boobies! lol, no, actually i pretend im on the range when im about to take my shot. i dont know why that helps me relax but it does....

[Ben]

So I was playing a nice game at my home course the other day and found out that if I play in a certain state of mind, where I don’t think about anything when I hit the ball, and I mean nothing, my body tends to free up and relax and my subconscious mind, or non thinking mind, takes over and hits the ball right to my target effortlessly, but I can only get to that state of mind, "the zone" about 5 % of the time, if

I practicing emptying my mind. Down to thinking only of the target and how I want the ball to get there. A pre-shot routine I suppose. (I've really been slacking off in this department lately, maybe that's why I'm not really firing with my approach shots lately?) Anyway, Build a pre-shot routine that involves some practice swings and visualization. The more you practice this in repetition, the more you'll be able to concentrate. At least that's what I think.

[Zeph]

Focus on a single detail in my swing. I know I can play well if I don't overthink things. By only thinking about one detail in my swing, everything else will fall into place. I take my time choosing the right club, finding the proper alignment and where I want to hit the ball. After that, I take my club and swing away.