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"Few things draw two men together more surely than a mutual inability to master golf, coupled with an intense and ever-increasing love for the game."
- P.G. Wodehouse
"The score is important, of course. And the discovery that you are superior to another golfer is satisfying. But when your score is bad and the other fellow beats you, golf is still a blessing to you. The score isn't the 'be-all and end-all'."
- Tommy Armour
"Above all, tempo is the great equalizer. It compensates for mechanical flaws in your swing and will reduce your slices, hooks, and inconsistent contact."
- Bill Moretti
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Course Performance: Mental Coaching
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A Message from Katherine:
 I have a saying on and off the golf course: "Stay in your comfort zone and you will remain the same. Push beyond the comfort zone and you will make the changes you desire. Living outside of your 'box' is where the change occurs."
When we do not push ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually we become like the stagnant mud at the bottom of the lake.
In fitness, I expect my students to push themselves to create change. This does not mean pushing beyond the point of intense pain or causing injury, it refers to pushing beyond the comfort zone. I have often written that "feeling discomfort in the muscles is acceptable, pain is not acceptable."
These concepts are exactly why all my books, DVDs and articles are presented in the Par, Birdie and Eagle formats. While developing a fitness program remember these three words, modify, modify and modify the poses. Once you have modified the pose to accommodate your current physical condition, and then push outside your comfort zone once positioned in the pose. Breathe, move inward, focus on your core and lengthen the spine.
The intention with which you approach your fitness is a direct correlation to the way you approach golf and life.
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Exploding down the Fairway
by John Zulli
The Little Dragon
Martial arts legend Bruce Lee was a mere 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighted 145 pounds yet he had the power to send opponents nearly twice his size flying backward with a punch that traveled the distance of only one inch. Curiously, the secret to Bruce’s one inch punch, and your key to harnessing explosive force on the fairway, is relaxation.
Say Goodbye to Tee Block Jitters & Hello to Higher Performance
Here is a universal rule: Tension impedes performance. Physical tension stifles fluid movement and inhibits control. Worst, physical tension quickly converts into mental tension causing you to lose focus, hurry shots and feel frustrated. When Bruce approached his opponent he kept his body ready but relaxed. Free of unnecessary resistance, Lee’s muscles moved with smooth, lightening speed; instantly converting grace and velocity into greater power. Because muscle control also creates mental control, relaxation gave Bruce laser like concentration. When all the muscles in his body simultaneously came into play and were directed into his target, the resulting kinetic explosion was enormous.
Putting Relaxation into Play
It is time to create some explosive power of your own. This simple technique discharges needless tension from the body and increases mental focus. Before you approach the ball, inhale and slightly tense all the muscles from your feet to the top of your head and out into your arms and hands. Hold your breath, keep your muscles tight and count to three. On the number three exhale and let your muscles relax. Repeat this cycle of breathing, tensing and relaxing just a few times. You are not trying to turn your body into silly putty. Your goal is to develop a sense of “muscle mastery” that leads to greater concentration and composure. Now when you swing, your relaxed muscles respond quickly and efficiently and you generate more energy with less effort. Integrate this tense and relax cycle into your game and you will be blasting the ball off the tee in no time.
 “Developing mind-body mastery is easier then dancing the Hokey Pokey,” says author, speaker and seminar leader John Zulli. And Zulli has proved it! From Senior Pro Tour Players looking to lower their score to pregnant moms aiming for an easy delivery, his powerful approach to peak performance has worked magic in thousands of lives. John has taken his message and authored The Mind Rules: Master the 3 powerful principles that rule your performance, success, and happiness.
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Mental Tips by Katherine Roberts:
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