Eeehhh...today was alright. I started off really rocky again. I bogeyed the first three holes, but then settled down and started hitting greens. I had one other bogey on the long par 3, #6. Finally, after that, I hit a lot of greens and made lots of good putts...but none would fall for me today. Even on my up and down efforts to save par, I hit really good putts, but they just lipped out or burnt the edges.
Some days the putts just won't fall. I can accept that. However, I continue to be perplexed and frustrated by the fact that I can't seem to get off to a good start. I hit the ball well on the range during my warm up and afterwards during practice. But when I step up on that first tee, it's like my body doesn't know what to do! I've tried breathing and visualization techniques, but a simple fairway + green + two putt on the first hole seems to evade me.
I know the difference, in feel at least, between my "range" swing and my "course swing." On the course I seem to swing more tentatively, I am assuming out of fear of hitting a bad shot. On the range, I swing more aggressively, with a smoother tempo, and consequently, hit the ball more consistently. Tomorrow, I'm going to try and take this mental approach: You're not helping yourself by being "careful" with your swing, so you might as well swing purposefully!
We'll see if that works. I tee off at 8:20 EST tomorrow morning, and then driving home after the round. Thanks for keeping up with me, and I'll update you tomorrow night!
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