Information on how to take your golf game to a higher level abound all over the place and you have no doubt seen the adverts. You might have even taken the next step and bought those golf balls that promise you 30 yards more distance or the latest driver that powers drives straight down the fairway. So, are you in fact getting those extra yards and accuracy?

It is time to stop believing all the myths that you hear from those big companies and their advertising campaigns. A perfect golf game is not just about having a great golf swing or buying the most expensive golf equipment.

It is true that the beginner can learn a lot from some of the golf swing guides or fix a persistent golf swing fault with a certain golf training aid. In fact, I have reviewed and recommended several good guide books and training aids that can improve areas of your swing on my blog. Did you know that there is one missing piece of the golf puzzle that you should know about? It is the mental game of golf.

First of all, I want to dispel some of the myths that say a perfect golf game can be bought, so let’s review the facts:

Back in the 70’s, only 25% of golfers had broken 90, and only a small number could shoot in the 70’s. Now, 30 years later we have things like the 460cc driver, cavity-back irons, golf clubs with bigger sweet spots, and multi-layered golf balls – as a result, 28% of golfers can now break 90!

It has been estimated that 90 billion has been spent by the golf equipment industry on new technology and ad spend since the late 70’s. So the golf industry should be contented to know that a further 3% of golfers have managed to break 90! Not included in those billions are the huge outlay of capital spent on the development of golf training aids and golf instructional products.

So what is the missing ingredient that can promote the quickest and most lasting change in any golfer’s game? The mental game of golf or the inner game of golf is the key to improvement. Interestingly, this is the only area that doesn’t cost a penny to use, however hardly anyone uses it.

The mental golf game: Using your mind in a calculated, methodical and focused way is the surest method of lowering your scores. There are many facets of the mental game of golf that you need to learn. Things like:

-Using your imagination to win

-Using your imagination to win

-How to control your attention

-Find your game and play within it

-Curing golf nerves and anxiety

-How to develop clear focus and mental toughness

-Developing clear focus and mental toughness

Hopefully you will now understand the importance of using the mental game of golf and start using it in your game. Accepting and using the inner game of golf techniques is what differentiates the top 5% of golfers from the rest of us. The top golfers know about and use powerful goal setting processes, advanced visualization techniques that improve every area of their game, mental imagery processes, and how to enter the “Zone.”

There is no doubt that golf is an intricate game and so there are many areas that you need to perfect and work on. The first thing you need to use is the right (not the most expensive) golf equipment for your game. You can then practice and improve your golf swing technique, and maybe work on your golf fitness training. But if you truly want to take your golf game to the next level and break 90 or even 70, you need to master the mental game of golf.

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