INSTRUCTOR'S CORNER: Stay Tuned for Multiple Rounds
[Exceprt from original article written by Mike Rohrkemper for PGATour.com.] Whether it's back home in Detroit golfing with friends or working with a player in his quest to break 90, I have found that amateurs too often allow their first few holes--or worse, their first few shots--to set the tone for the entire round. This is a surefire way to find higher scores.
To avoid getting ahead of yourself, try this simple strategy next time you play:
Divide your card into three six-hole rounds of golf. Only judge your play six holes at a time. If you bogey the first hole, for example, don't get overwhelmed. Try to "stay tuned" on the next five holes to get back to level par. If you succeed, great. If not, don't worry. Two "rounds" still remain.
This unique method of keeping score will allow you to stay in the moment and, in turn, let you focus on the shot at hand and, undoubtedly, yield lower scores.