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Better Golf using the Magic of No- Big- Deal...
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characters have a trait that would make life interesting for
real humans; that little bubble that shows everybody your
thoughts. I invite you to look into the heads of two
golfers as they play a round of golf: Golfer #1, Bill, is a
big-deal golfer, while Joe practices no-big-deal
golf
Bill on the first tee: `If I really crank this drive, I will
surely win the accolades of everybody watching. And a great
score at the end of the day will cement their estimation of
my golfing abilities. On the other hand, if I screw up,
they will think I’m a choker with a bad swing. It’s all on
the line here!’
Joe on the first tee: `The way this green is designed, the
best approach is from the left side of the fairway. Even a
shot in the light rough is fine, and in fact leaves a
terrific look at the flag. My target is that maple tree in
the distance. It’s the first tee, and there is a tendency
to tighten up, so pay attention to grip pressure
Bill is a big-deal golfer, the big deal being
HIMSELF. It all revolves around him, how people perceive
him, and how he compares. Joe on the other hand is a
no-big-deal golfer; what is important is the next shot, the
conditions, the game.
Again, Bills inner thoughts on his second shot: `I hope I
don’t go in the water by the green; my score would be toast
and it’s only the first hole!’ The result? He tightens up
and goes right into the water.
Joe: `Since there’s water on the right of the green, and the
pin is cut to the right, the smart play will be to play to
the middle of the green, which would leave an uphill putt.
My target is that undulation 15 feet left of the pin.
During my pre- shot routine, I want to do a quick body scan
to see if there is any tension’.
Notice how Joe plays the shot at hand, while Bill is
attached to the result. Playing the shot, noticing the body
tension levels and breathing, keeps Joe on the spot, in the
moment. This is the magic of no-big-deal. And
no-big-deal becomes a great score, one shot at a time.
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