Hey Guys,
I am so inspired by the Olympics! Every night, I rush home to watch the athletes perform. I love that they have worked so hard for that one moment to execute! The pressure that they are under is so extreme, and it is insightful to see how they deal with it. My favorite event to watch thus far is figuring skating, as there are so many great stories and even a little drama, haha!
It amazes me as to how much great practice and training can boost one’s confidence. I sometimes go through the motions of thinking, will all this putting and chipping practice really help me when it counts? Last week, I experienced firsthand how a good practice can give you the confidence to execute under pressure.
On Monday I spent the afternoon chipping and putting under pressure. If I didn’t get up and down, I had to do sit-ups, push-ups or another kind of difficult exercise. I was amazed at the different types of shots I could pull off, and I took that to play on Wednesday.
I holed out a 30-yard chip shot over water on the 3rd hole and thought to myself, wow, that practice really paid off! Due to all the rain I have also been putting a lot inside on the carpet. I use a No Bogey putting hole (www.nobogey.com), which is difficult to hole and helps you with correct speed.
I received a new deep blue putter from Rife 2 weeks ago. When I first used it I couldn’t stand it. After 2 weeks of putting inside and at practice, I now love the putter! In my last 5 rounds, I am averaging five birdies around, which is definitely due to my confidence with the putter! So, keep at your Practice!
Anyhow, I hope you are becoming as inspired by the Olympics as I am.
Till next time,
Anna Rawson
