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GolfBoy · 05-21-2006, 05:30 PM

Do you get nervous when a complete stranger is watching you while you are trying to golf. I do. It seems as if they are judging me on my grip, my posture and everything else.

**fitz-uk** · 05-22-2006, 04:16 AM

Why are you worried about what other people think?

No matter how good a golfer is, they all hit the odd bad shot. You shouldnt let the fact that someone or lots of people are watching effect your concentration.

If you hit a bad shot whats the worse that can happen?

GolfBoy · 05-22-2006, 12:10 PM

I guess that's true but it still takes a toll on people. Just like if you are doing a presentation, you sometimes get nervous because of all the people just staring at you.

**fitz-uk** · 05-22-2006, 12:28 PM

I realise it can be tough to battle through, but once you master ignoring others - then you will find playing under pressure easier.

Deep · 05-23-2006, 07:01 PM

It doesnt really bother me much on my drives or anything, the only time this truly messes me up is when Im putting, it pshyics me out a little.

dblcorona · 05-23-2006, 07:08 PM

That first drive of the day is a killer if people are watching. Don't know what does it. Everything else, I could care less.

GolfBoy · 05-23-2006, 10:02 PM

It's like that for me except I feel like that all the time. I try to just ignore all my surroundings but it's kind of hard.

Prea · 05-24-2006, 06:35 PM

It tends to make me play better when people are around me because I like to try to please others so my swing is more precise around others.

Deep · 05-24-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Prea

It tends to make me play better when people are around me because I like to try to please others so my swing is more precise around others.

I like your style. Its a good attitude to go into. Like you are trying to prove them wrong instead of trying to impress them.

**fitz-uk** · 05-26-2006, 04:40 AM

I tend to find my best golf comes out when I can block out anything else around me, trees, bunkers, people talking, people watching.

I pick the right club, address the ball, check my aim, and hit the ball.

I make it that simple - the more you overthink your shots and whats happening around you the more time you are allowing doubts to set in your mind. Dont rush your shot, but simplify it. You already know what you need to do by the time you walk to your ball, so to use a nike slogan "just do it".