7: First Tee Jitters in Golf - 10+ Ways to Overcome Nerves

Wicked Smart Golf - A podcast by Michael Leonard

First tee jitters = nerves, fear, anxiety, and terror for so many golfers. But what if the first shot of the day didn't scare you? What if you were excited about it instead? How much better would you play? In this episode, I'll share with you 11 ways to overcome first jitters on the golf course. I'll take you through my worst first tee shot ever and learn how I overcame it. Because if I can overcome this experience, I'm confident you can learn to as well. You'll learn more about ways to reduce tension, mental game shifts, and other ways to swing freely on the first tee.  WICKED SMART GOLF PRACTICE RESOURCES 10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method.  Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.  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.  Dominate your practice and fitness with the Under Par Golf App.  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.