First 18 hole tips

[Macmike2112]

Hey guys, probably gonna go out for my first ever 18 holes today. I normally just play 9 and am wondering if anyone has any tips. I think I need some tips on focusing as I sometimes lose focus on 9, let alone 18... And I'd like to break 100. Haha sooooooo any tips?

Thanks,
Macmike

[iWALK18]

have FFFUUUUUUNNNNN!

and for you today:
Bogey = par

[Macmike2112]

and for you today:

haha thanks man. That's normally my rule of thumb...

[alisdair]

If you're already playing 9 holes, 18 isn't much different. Make sure you have plenty of water and snacks (bananas are the best) to keep yourself in good condition for the whole round.

Don't try to fix your swing on the course and hit your tee shot on the first with your favourite club, even if that's a 7 iron. Good luck!

[ryohazuki222]

Always remember etiquette.

[sonicblue]

I think more people suffer from 'front v. back 9' than like to admit. My best advice - not just for this occasion, but for your game, in general - is, learn to treat EACH SHOT as its own opportunity. Obviously, each hole is a fresh start, a chance to put it on a tee, but just b/c you may be under a tree sometimes, doesn't mean you can't make the RIGHT plan and execute the RIGHT shot for that situation (just like being dead in the middle of the fairway doesn't mean you can't do everything wrong at that point, LOL).

Once you adopt this, I think you'll find that there is no longer some 'magic velvet rope' that you cross when you make the turn. Aside from being exactly 50% finished, 50% remaining, there is no reason for your mindset to hiccup at the turn. Good luck!

[NO HYPE]

i like that bogey = par idea

[wedge player]

i like that bogey = par idea

yea that is a good one,i say the number one tip is remember to have fun,it is after all only a game.

[plark]

Actually I find it a lot better to focus on 18 than 9.. 9 i kinda just goof off but 18 im very serious phone is on silent grab something tiny to eat and a gatorade after 9 go potty.. and just play my best.. i always do better on the back 9 as well

[ks8829]

break it down to two 9 hole rounds back to back and you will be fine. make sure you snack on the back nine and drink enough fluids. you may lose some focus near the end of the round so relax and try not to swing faster and harder......... and have fun.

[sonicblue]

I think that's the worst advice, with all due respect. It seems that will only lead to his thinking, "ok, I finished the first nine, what I usually play, now comes the 'unusual' part.' Take one shot at a time, one hole at a time. If there's another hole to be played, play it. I think the ideal result is for him to LOSE track of the holes with focus on individual shots.