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Question: I'm scared about my first golf match tomorrow.?

(Posted by: subalicious on 2010-03-08 20:32:13)

I'm a sophmore. This is my first year to play golf competetivly in high school. I am kinds scared because I have a match tomorrow and i feel i sm not very prepared. I'm ok at golf. Maybe Im just working myself up but an help on what to do would be great.

Posted by: thelau on 2010-03-08, 20:37:33

If you're not anxious about it, you should be worried.

Posted by: green_lantern66 on 2010-03-08, 20:56:01

Focus on your pre-shot routine. Not only is it a trigger to get your swing started, it's also good at giving you "tunnel vision "- where the only thing that matters is the shot at hand.

Posted by: William Hendricks on 2010-03-09, 01:31:13

It is completely natural to feel a bit scared at that point. After the game begins, you will most likely feel a lot more confident again.. Hopefully it all goes well for you, best of luck to you! - William

Posted by: Rock on 2010-03-09, 01:40:43

Don't worry about it . just be calm and have a sweet dream when you hold your clubs , you will find that you got it ..:P

Posted by: MC on 2010-03-09, 06:13:42

It's normal to be anxious.. Try to embrace it as positive energy.. I'm a plus player and I am anxious whenever I tee it up, even social rounds. But it passes as soon as I tee off and get into the round.. A couple of things I try to keep in mind when I play a competitive round are: Scared and nervous are two different things. Next, I CHOSE to be here because I love the game and I love to compete, especially on a high level. Nobody forced me to be here right? Pressure is self imposed you do it to yourself so try not to do it to yourself!!! Remember that the other guy is feeling the same thing as you are and he is no better than you, but on any given day, anyone can win. It's all fun so try to enjoy it while you can!!!!!

Posted by: Bill R on 2010-03-09, 13:20:02

Your going to get blown out

Posted by: Olivia K on 2010-03-09, 14:25:54

Im a freshman and i had my first matches this year(and im the only girl and since there is no girls team I had to play with the boys and it wasn't very fun at first) but I got so nervous before i played in the matches I always played 10 times worse than I did at practice, so you need to remember that if you get all worked up before the matches you might screw up your first few shots, and that then makes you mad and once you get mad you play bad your whole round and basically just give up. So just stay as calm as possible and just think of something else before the match. Also maybe this summer you should play in some jr tournaments or something to help you get used to playing competitively, that's what im doing to help with my nerves. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!

Posted by: bob on 2010-03-10, 18:14:01

Once you hit it staight down the first fairway youll feel confident and relaxed. Focus on that first shot.