When you stand on the first tee, whether it be a Saturday morning four-ball or a medal round, or something a little more serious that that, what is the main thought in your head?
Your really shouldnt be thinking about how thirsty youll be at the end of the round and the cold beer is going to taste just great, should you? Perhaps you had a great Friday night, and the tail end of it still lingers in the mind! So, just what should be in your mind? If you dont know then your golfing life could be quite miserable.
Did you arrive 15 or 20 minutes before your tee time, or have you rushed to the club just in time to make the slot with your name on it? If the latter, again your golfing life will be jaded, to say the least!
Why am I saying this? because Ive been there and done it. So this is the voice of experience saying clear your mind of everything and concentrate on your golf.
Now, youre on the first tee youve pulled the driver out of the bag and the tee is in the ground with a Dunlop 65 on it (yes, its brand new !) and this is the first shot of the round. Did you line up correctly? Are you standing with the feet pointing in the right direction not...