First tee jitters are a good thing. It means you are engaged and you care about the adventure you are about to experience. Embrace it! Nervousness and excitement are the same emotion. Sometimes it gets a bit overwhelming, especially when you can feel your heartbeat. This means your mind is “racing” and you need a reboot! When I need to settle down a bit I employ a technique I learned from the legendary “Little Pro”, Eddie Merrins. Simply toss your golf ball up and down gently. Focus your eyes intently on the ball as you toss it up and catch it. This focus will calm you down. When it’s your turn to play, stay in your normal routine and pick a very definitive target and go have some fun!
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