⛳ Golf · 40s reset
First-Tee Calm
Turn nervous energy into a committed first swing.
The routine
- 1Name the nerves as excitement — same energy, better label.
- 2Two slow breaths behind the ball.
- 3Pick the widest safe target.
- 4Run your normal pre-shot routine exactly.
- 5Commit — let it be a smooth, stock swing.
Cues
Self-talk cue
“Smooth and committed.”
Breath pattern
Two 4-in / 6-out breaths behind the ball.
Physical anchor
Your standard pre-shot routine, unchanged.
Reflection
Did I let nerves speed up my tempo?
When & how to use it
When: On the first tee, or any tee where nerves spike.
Practice it: Rehearse the routine at home so it’s automatic under nerves.
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