As a caddie, I’ve heard many golfers on the course complain about mis-hits and poor playing in general. Most of the time, these players do not prepare themselves to hit shots. Usually, they’re not focused on what they’re trying to do. Some are talking to friends, discussing business and doing other things that distract their ability to hit good, consistent shots. And they wonder why they never seem to improve. When hitting golf shots, you must keep your focus on the task at hand, which is to make a good, solid golf swing that sends your ball toward the target.
When you are 20 feet or so from your golf ball, start preparing yourself to hit the shot and keep your mind concentrated on the task at hand. Once the shot is over, then do as you please. If you practice this, you’ll be surprised to see how naturally you’ll block out distractions and focus on hitting the ball.
