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SVTGolfer

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SVTGolfer Dedicated Member

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Im curious how those of you that play in tournaments prepare before the tournament. What do you do to get ready the week before play, the day before, and the day of play???
I have a big tournament coming up, and Im nervous. This is the first competitive tournament ill be playing in outside of my club, and that isn't for charity...

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shades9323 Great Member

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Im curious how those of you that play in tournaments prepare before the tournament. What do you do to get ready the week before play, the day before, and the day of play???

I would just suggest spending some time chipping and putting everyday leading up to the tournament. If I were to get nervous, I would probably have a stiff drink before to calm the nerves!


jamo Incredible Member

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If you can, go to that golf course. If not go to one of a similar length, because if the real course is a long one you want to be able to practice long iron shots. Other than that, have a couple of good range sessions, and hit the chipping green.

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kevin.chan Dedicated Member

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Pray ...LoL !

I would spend some time on chipping and putting .
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laconic517 Dedicated Member

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go to the range and play the course out on it. Driver, iron, chip shot, etc. Try to make it as real as possible. Also another thing is to practice hitting so many shots in a row to a target (like an imaginary fairway between 2 flags) so it will help you get used to some type of pressure.

SVTGolfer Dedicated Member

SVTGolfer

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Thanks for the tips, Im hoping they'll help.

Luckily I do get a chance to play a practice round this week. Thursday or Friday. The tournament is Saturday and Sunday... I can't decide wether to play a practice round on Thursday and take a day off or play on Friday, then play the 1st day of the tournament the next day.

Yesterday I went to the range and practiced my chipping. My irons were junk, so I stopped hitting and just chipped... I find it hard to practice on mats, personal preference I guess? Luckily the range I went to had a grass short game area.

I like the simulated fairway idea. Thanks.

In my Ogio bag.

Titleist 910D2 driver, Adams irons & hybrid, Callaway wedges & a Nike Method putter.

And a yellow ball.
 

 

The great irony of life: "If nobody gets out alive, what's holding you back!?"


Three Putt Great Member

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Chip and Pitch.....hit those good ....and full swing impact is a baby step away. All that matters is 2 inches behind the ball and 2 inches in front of the ball.....IMPACT!

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DBeane Well Established Member

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Having a job and limited time to prepair, I try and at least play the day before. However, if I have time, I try and play...then practice to work on problem areas, then repeat. I try to not just hit balls the day before, especially if I havent played in a while...I'll catch myself tinkering on the range....then go to number one with my head clogged with BS and its hole 6 or 7 before I get my head out of my ass and start playing.

shades9323 Great Member

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Thanks for the tips, Im hoping they'll help.

Play it on Thurday and practice your short game some more on Friday.


SVTGolfer Dedicated Member

SVTGolfer

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Thanks for the help guys. I took the advice and played this morning... Now I know what to work on... Haha, EVERYTHING! Well at least my putting was decent.

In my Ogio bag.

Titleist 910D2 driver, Adams irons & hybrid, Callaway wedges & a Nike Method putter.

And a yellow ball.
 

 

The great irony of life: "If nobody gets out alive, what's holding you back!?"


B-Con Great Member

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Not golf-specific advice, but:

I would say that it depends on the type of person you are in competition. If you have a tendency to become overly conscious of your swing fundamentals and change your habits or even (for a lack of better words) "choke", I'd practice the fundamentals to ensure you don't mess them up. One of my best basketball coaches would have us practice the most basic things before our games.

On the other hand, if you thrive under pressure then I'd practice brush up on the areas that you are weaker.

And, obviously, the scoring shots (putting and chipping) are always good to practice.

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leezer99 Well Established Member

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Do whatever it is that you do on any normal day of golf and you'll be fine. Play within yourself and don't try and hit perfect shots all day. Any time you are trying to hit a perfect shot you are changing your natural swing so just go out and play. Good Luck!

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martytilma Well Established Member

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If I were to get nervous, I would probably have a stiff drink before to calm the nerves!

Good one! Seriosly though, you can't go wrong practicing your short game.

The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight. -Ben Hogan

 

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