Hello all,
I have been playing golf for about 2 1/2 years, and have recently made the change to a full bag of Titleist product, from driver to the balls. Since then, I have discovered the wonderful world of Team Titleist, and here I am, making my first post ever...
Last weekend, I was playing at a local course (par 73), when I realized that I had the potential to finally break 80 while waiting to tee off on the 18th hole. I shot a 42 (+5) on the front nine, and was +1 for the back nine, with one to play. I tee it up, and the nerves got the best of me, pulled my tee shot well left of the fairway into a bunker. From there, I proceeded to collapse in a spectacular fashion to a double bogey finish for a final 8-over par for the day to land above the 80 barrier, yet again.
How, if at all, do you deal with the jitters and nerves associated with breaking a personal best? Do you all ignore it? Not think about it? Have a secret dance you perform before the final hole?
Similar things have happened on a few occasions, and I can't seem to get over the mental barrier....