Mind Training For Golf - Golf Tip No.6 http://www.MindTrainingForGolf.com Email this page Classic Danger Times On The Golf Course There are classic danger times you must watch for during a game, which can unravel even the most experienced players during their round. Golf allows time in between shots which makes it easy to fuel negative thoughts and convert them into mental monsters, and this happens quite regularly. This makes it crucial to prevent these negative thoughts at the very source - the very moment they begin, as once you fuel a negative thought, it can wreak havoc on the remainder of your game for that day. So what are the classic danger times? Well, many of these on this list might seem fairly obvious when you read through them, but it is amazing how much of that 'awareness' can disappear when under the pressure of a game! OK, here we go: Right before and after teeing off on the 1st tee This can decide how your entire round is going to go, the thoughts you have before you tee off, and also any negative reactions you might have after a bad shot. Monitor these times carefully and check that you are only focusing upon the positive - because what you focus upon, expands. Directly after any (perceived) 'bad' shot - eg. into the water/bunker/rough Negative or emotional reactions to these shots can send a golfer into a downward spiral if they are not careful, it is important at these times to accentuate the positive or use an affirmation or mantra over and over again to drown out the negative thoughts. Directly after completing any hole where you three-putted (or more), or any hole perceived as 'terrible' The last hole can have a major effect upon the current hole you are playing - so if you feel let-down by your putting on the last green, make sure you let it go before you are ready to tee off on the next hole. Directly after any mis-hit Ensure that one small mis-hit doesn't sabotage the rest of your round through dwelling on for too long. Quickly move it into the 'trash' file of your mind to be discarded, and re-focus upon the shots to come, or even better, mentally reflect upon the good shots you have done before that shot. These are the danger times which can transform a good round very quickly if you are not watchful - so ensure you are on guard at these times to maintain a positive thought pattern. You are the one in control - who chooses what your mind is going to think. Make sure you choose wisely and provide powerful mental fuel for your shots ahead.     "The Mind controls the body, and the mind is unlimited". The best of success, Craig Townsend       To take your game to the next level, use the Mind Training for Golf Program *Special Article - The 4 Major Beliefs for Golfing Success 1. Access Your Sleeping Giant Within 2. The Yips - Why Practicing (alone) Will NOT Fix It 3. The Enormous Power Of Visualization *** 4. Monitor Your Thoughts On The Course 5. The Zone 6. Classic Danger Times On The Golf Course 7. Use Slow Motion Segments In Your Visualization for Technical Problems 8. Controlling Negative Thoughts On The Course 9. The Key To Lasting Concentration 10. Dwelling On Past Shots Can Help Your Game! 11. Using 'Damage Control' On The Golf Course 12. You Never Have The Luxury Of Thinking Cumulatively 13. Make Mental Training Part of Your Round 14. Practicing Great, But Struggling In Competition? 15. Your Greatest Enemy On the Course 16. Overcoming Uncontrollables 17. Achieving Consistency 18. Try Some Reverse Psychology On The Golf Course 19. Less Is More: Why Trying Hard Can Cause Errors 20. Discover Your Peak Emotional State 21. The Mental Differences - Between Excellent and Average Golfers 22. Control Outside Influences Using Your Mind 23. Accelerated Learning in Golf: Master New Changes Quickly 24. Overcome Golf Injuries Faster 25. Play Within Your Comfort Zone 26. Being In Control Whilst Letting Go 27. Your Best Golf May Appear At The Most Unusual Times 28. Never Hit A Shot When This Happens! 29. Rehearse For Competition Golf 30. Make 'Tunnel Vision' A Part Of Your Game 31. Keep Your Game Insulated From Your Playing Partner 32. How to Never Stop Improving 33. Classic Mental Mistakes To Avoid 34. How To Stay In 'The Zone' Once You Get There! 35. Improvement - By Avoiding Self-Induced Pressure 36. The Best Time For Good Golf - And 2 Modes of Thought To Avoid! 37. 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