What matters the most in golf: technique, equipment or something else?
In the world of golf, there are people who believe that and the latest equipment is what matters the most in the game.
On the contrary, some people believe that practice, instruction and technique can cure all ills. Both these schools of thought have their own reasons for their beliefs.
However, if someone has the right equipment, along with some adequate techniques, can they be successful golfers?
We witness many golfers displaying their game on golf courses with perfect technique and appropriate golf equipment. However, they fail to make good shots in the end and lose the game.
Questions arise when we see such failures occurring during crucial tournaments. If technique and equipments matter the most, how can people with both fail in the events.
Is there anything else that matters the most in golf, apart from technique and equipment?
Yes there is. A strong mind set is considered to be the key to success for any player who wants to excel in the game of golf.
According to the survey conducted by Genworth Financial, self-belief and mental state play the most important role in anyone’s success.
If someone focuses on mental preparation, more than technique and equipment, it can definitely help them achieve success. Resultantly, players can excel in the moments that matter the most.
Dr Karl Morris, Sports Psychologist and Mind Coach, shared some findings of his research, "It would appear that the golfers that are performing below plan are focusing on technique rather than on what they should be focusing, namely their mental game".
Ross Fisher, former Ryder Cup star and Genworth ambassador, said, “Success in golf has a lot to do with being able to perform consistently at the highest level”.
“This requires great mental strength and self-belief that if you do hit a bad patch you can quickly get back on track. Alongside working on my technique, I try to spend plenty of time developing the right mental state of mind for competition".
Researchers have revealed that caddies play an important role in building up the confidence level, motivation and mental strength of the players.
They prepare players mentally to achieve their set targets. There is no doubt that caddies play several roles in the success of a player. They even analyze the golf course prior to the players entering it
However, their most important contribution is to provide players with psychological support. When the players are down, caddies help them by assuring them that they are the best on the golf course.
The moral support provided by the caddies sometimes helps players to make great comebacks in the game.
So, it is mental strength that keeps the player moving ahead in the game, even if he is not doing well overall.
Technique and equipment are of no use without a strong mind set. If a player is confident, motivated and mentally in control, he can bring positive outcomes to the game.
On the other hand, if he is mentally down, nothing can help him. Moreover, the outcomes will definitely be negative and cause hindrance in the way of his success.
Therefore, golfers must try believing more in themselves, rather than relying on the techniques and clubs they use to play the game.
This is the only way they can excel and record better performances on the golf course.
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