“A person who enters a venture with great ambition, will be able to get the full results, only when s/he is able to withstand difficulties and obstacles that come in the way.  Abandoning the venture halfway, is like slipping while walking.“

-Tirumalai Krishnamacharya 

Whether it’s an unlucky bounce, triple bogey, or a tee-shot hit out-of-bounds, we all suffer setbacks in this game.  While technical breakdowns occur, it’s important to resolve mental mistakes.

• Have a plan. Choose the smart strategy.
• Manage tension levels. Check grip pressure and tension in the neck, shoulders, jaw, and fore-arms.
• Breathe! Neutralize adrenaline levels with a deep, slow belly breath.

We are reminded to slacken the tension, borne of our efforts.  It’s an endless process.  Even when we stumble, keep walking.  

Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Seamless Golf,” “Golf Sūtras,” “Daily Golf Tap-Ins,” and is the founder of Golf PROformance LLC. She teaches golf lessons, golf schools, and performance coaching in Santa Cruz, CA and Reno, NV.