15. Competitive Golf - 7 Lessons To Play Better in Tournaments

If you're like most players you want to score better in competitive golf situations. Whether it's a USGA qualifier, a skins game, or local tournament, these 7 tips will help you handle nerves and perform under pressure. In this episode, we'll cover: Why you need a game plan to play your best golf (and how to do it) The importance of mastering your pre-shot routine to stay calm under pressure  How to practice leading up to your golf tournament Practicing after the round, not just before you tee off  Learning to play with strangers and not let it affect your game or golf swing Why you need to do a post round recap (and my favorite golf stat tracking tools) The mindset needed to play well and thrive in competitive golf For even more information on playing your best golf in tournaments, check out this post I wrote for The Left Rough. WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE).  Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro. Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.