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Daril Pacinella
PGA Professional
Tip 7: Visualizing the shot
Imagine your favorite tour player, and what you like about his or her swing. Now close your eyes and make some swings of your own. Feel the movements, see the shot, make the shot. While you do this, it's important to see only the positive things. You must believe in your shot and focus on the good. See the shot land, watch it roll. Focus on the positive and make a good, smooth swing. Once you've seen your shot in your mind, get ready to make the real shot. Stand behind your ball and pick out a target. Make it realistic. Now, imagine that there is a window about 10 feet in front of you. The window is suspended in the air at the height at which you want your ball to travel off the tee. When you swing, go ahead and knock your shot through that window. Half the battle with golf is dealing with your mind. So think positive thoughts and good visualization. It will get you headed in the right direction.
Daril Pacinella is the head professional at the Country Club of Wilbraham, Wilbraham, MA. To improve your game, visit a Connecticut Section PGA Golf Professional.