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Originally Posted by CarlLester
No one can keep their focus for the entire 4 or 5 hours. They key is the 30 seconds or so before you hit. Get into your routine and that's where you start focusing. Enjoy the walk in between shots. Let your mind wander, shoot the sh*t with your buddies, whatever. But when it's time to hit, turn the focus back on.
As an example, if I am waiting to hit second shot onto the green, I am not even pulling a club out of the bag until it's time to get into routine. Only when the green is cleared (or clearing) will I pull the club and get ready to go.
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This is so key. That preswing routine is a great way to get your mind ready but you still have to be present. And if the preswing routine gets interrupted you can't get frustrated.
I have a friend who just started golfing. Athletic guy, but swing is a little stiff and not amazing. I can hit all my clubs farther and generally have a better short game at our best. But he consistently hits 5-10 strokes better than me. 5-10! It's because he's so cerebral and NEVER shanks a ball. His misses are minor swing mechanics, not missed contact.
Needless to say he's been helping me with focus. I think part of it is thinking about the landing area, wind, lie, where to avoid, etc, as it gets the concentration going for the shot.