I’m often asked about how to get “control” of emotions when on the course. Along with this is the desire by many golfers to want “control” of their swing and where the ball will end up. These misguided desires are probably the biggest destroyers of confidence and a fluid swing. Instead of wanting “control,” the golfer would be better served to think of wanting such positive mental attitudes as: “release” and “carefree” and “loose.”

Just the word “control” itself tightens up your muscles when you think or say it.

I’ve heard golfers say that they have trouble with their emotions on the course and yet, at the office, they are able to remain cool, calm and collected in order to do their job well.

Let’s look at a typical business negotiation and compare it to being on the course with regard to the meaning of “control.”

Many high-performing business types are absolute masters of making a deal happen because they feel in control, and yet, they go out on the course and end up throwing clubs soon after. It doesn’t have to be like that…
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