Nervousness is natural on the golf course, especially on the first tee. We all step up and we all want to hit the perfect drive as everybody watches. This is our goal and we cannot achieve this goal without overcoming our first tee nerves. Read on to discover how to get over your nerves.
The first step to getting over your nerves is to get used to having others watch you while you play golf. This can be done by playing in more tournaments with people you do not know. Playing with people you do not know is something that will help you get used to others watching you hit your shots. This is a big part in taking control of your nerves.
The second step is to take control of the situation. Take your time stepping up to the tee. Take a few practice swings before you step up to the ball. Take a few deep breaths and take your time setting up. Sometimes just by taking your time you will be able to get over the nerves before you actually swing.
The last step is to take control of yourself. You need to be in control. You cannot let your emotions get the best of you. You need to close your eyes and mentally picture the perfect shot that you want to hit. Make sure this is your last most dominant thought before you actually swing the club. You cannot be thinking about the out of bounds, the trees on the left, or the people watching. Find your zone.
So with these three steps you can overcome your nerves. Relax, take your time, take control of the situation and yourself, and make the last most dominant thought in your mind the perfect shot that you want to hit.
