Golf is every bit a mental game as it is a physical game. There are hundreds if not thousands of books out there in the market written on the subject of mental golf attitude, and can be of fantastic benefit to read up on them, but reading up on too many books on the subject you will probably be more confused trying to remember what they all said on mental golf attitude, yes they are great and one should read up on the subject, it can only be good for ones game of golf, maybe find a book you enjoy reading on the subject, but probably not a whole library on the matter, especially for beginners starting out.
There is an excellant e-book on sale by Wade Pearse called " THE MENTAL GAME OF GOLF!" it also includes 6 Bonus Audio Coaching Sessions, have a quick look at it, i think you will be impressed.
The one true fact that is written in every book on mental golf attitude is with out the right mental attitude especially positive over negative your game will be in severe trouble from beginning to end.
For beginners the following are some short tips to might keep in mind before and during your game of golf, and will help to contribute towards a relaxed frame of mind.
• Before leaving home or the office for the golf course have a quick check with your clubs and accessories if they are all in order.
• Are they clubs clean and in the correct order in your golf bag.
• Have you got all the required accessories such as: golf glove and is it dry. (Have a spare glove) tees. golf balls, pitch marker, pencil, golf cap, umbrella wet suit, golf shoes.
• It makes such a physiological difference being organized and equipment clean and dry.
• A last minute check before leaving the office or home, that nothing is left undone that might come into your mind while on the course. Feel relaxed and free, very important.
• Be at the golf course in plenty of time, at least one hour before tee off time.
• Go to the driving range and practice on a few different clubs, also practice on the putting area, practice hitting golf balls from different distance and angles.
• Relax with a cup of tee or coffee before starting to play.
• When it is your turn to tee off, wish all of your partners best of luck, and then most importantly slow down take a few deep breaths , put everything else other than the golf out of your mind, completely focus on the game ahead. And you will enjoy your game , that is the frame of mind to adopt.
Remember to take a quick look at the e-book i mentioned called THE MENTAL GAME OF GOLF!
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