Difference between the mental game of a professional and an amateur?

[Kevin18]

Hello,

If the mental game is the truly strongest part of the game, and separates a pro from everyone else, what is the difference? What is the secret?
Thanks so much and may god bless you all! ^_^

[Jon Robert]

Originally Posted by Kevin18

Hello,

If the mental game is the truly strongest part of the game, and separates a pro from everyone else, what is the difference? What is the secret?

Thanks so much and may god bless you all! ^_^

From the Book "How to Learn Golf"  by Harry Hurt III

The amateur hits a bad tee shot on the first  tee and tells himself there I go again it is going to be a miserable day. I probably won't hit a good tee shot all day.

Ben Hogan would brush it off and completely out of his mind.  He expected to hit 7 bad shots per round and with that one out of the way he only had 6 left to deal with.

page 155 cognitive defenses against anxiety

Good book Highly recommended.