The Mental Golf Show 255: FundaMENTALS - Pre-Shot Routine: Four Steps for a Solid Process
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Sep 9, 2025 Discover the four essential steps to mastering your mental pre-shot routine in golf! This discussion breaks down target selection, commitment to your shot, accepting outcomes, and a powerful breathing exercise for improved focus. Whether you're a novice or a pro, these pillars will help enhance your performance on the course. Tune in for tips that can transform your game and elevate your mindset!
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Aim Where Your Dispersion Is Safe
- Your shot dispersion defines where the ball is likely to land, so align your target to include only acceptable outcomes.
- Shifting your aim away from the hole can reduce risk by keeping your dispersion circle in safer areas.
Adjust Yardage With Simple Steps
- Adjust raw yardage by accounting for lie, slope, wind, elevation, and rollout before selecting a club.
- Build a simple stepwise mental math routine so adjustments take only a few seconds during play.
Use A Yardage Range
- For approaches, allow a yardage range you can accept instead of fixating on one number.
- Pick a club to land in the middle of that range so slight misses remain acceptable.