Ohio Golf Journal March 2020

STEPS TO SCORE ON THE COURSE E very golfer has been ‘in the zone,’ at least once. It might not have been on the golf COURSE BUT ON SOME OTHER ÚELD OF play, in their profession, or other activity. Once you have felt what it is like to be totally in focus, or lIN THE ÛOW m YOU WANT TO ÚND IT more often. )T IS DIFÚCULT TO RECREATE THAT feeling of total concentration all the time, but you can increase the likelihood of operating at peak performance with a few simple techniques. This strategy can also help you be on your game in every aspect of your life! For this mental exercise, we use the acronym S-C-O-R-E. S is for Self-discipline. Professional golfers practice several hours every day, six days per week, for months and years. The book, “Bounce,” notes that it TAKES HOURS OF PREPARATION to be a true master in anything you do. It’s lots of work, which means you have to have the self- discipline to stick with it. C is for Concentration. You must develop the ability to focus and stay focused. All external distractions; noise, By Tommy Richardson Ohio Golf Journal Get Ready f r Spring