Slow it Down

photo credit: Lisa Sanderson   When the adrenaline starts flowing, the first thing that happens is your swing gets faster.  You can get a surge of adrenaline at any time whether it’s from a long drive, good approach shot or a 35 ft. putt.  Once the adrenaline hits your bloodstream you become stronger and more alert and your tempo suffers because your swing is faster.

If you find your swing getting faster,  you need to concentrate on swinging smoothly.  Getting back to your original good tempo as soon as possible is the key.  Make some slower than normal practice swings, take some deep breaths and forget about that great shot you just made.  Get back in the moment as soon as you can.  Don’t allow yourself to get angry when playing.