Course Management

Course Management is best described as strategically assessing the elements of the shot and mapping out the appropriate course of action that the golfer needs to take before executing the shot.

Keys to good course management include

 

First Tee Jitters

Many golfers find the first tee shot the most nerve wracking experience.If you put the first tee shot into perspective, it is just one of many shots that you will have for the day.

Avoid making a big deal of the first tee shot.  It doesn’t define the round that you will have for the day or define you as a person. 

If you suffer from first tee jitters try these tips:

		Use a club you are comfortable with like a hybrid or 5 wood instead of a driver.  A little distance lost is a lot better than a wayward ball with your driver
		Swing at 80% of your total speed
		Focus on good balance and smooth tempo
		Stay relaxed by taking slow deep breathes and exhaling slowly
		Make sure your self talk is positive. What would you say if you were a professional caddy watching your nervous player get ready
		If you slice the ball try teeing up on the right hand side of the tee box and aim down the left side of the fairway