Jon Sherman: Manage your expectations to play better golf | The Golfer’s Journal
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- Jon Sherman is the owner of Practical Golf, a website dedicated to being an honest resource for the everyday golfer who is looking to enjoy the game more, as well as improve. He is the author of 101 Mistakes All Golfers Make and The Four Foundations of Golf.
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Long winded rant:
When you were discussing the aspect of “rage quitting” after a bad shot, I got to thinking about things I think/try to do on the course to save me mentally. I have a few different thoughts that control my actions/reactions when I play:
1. You CANNOT be upset with your golf game greater than the amount of time you’ve practiced. My father loves to remind me of a time when Hale Irwin was playing in some celebrity event and a member of his group got VERY upset when they missed a putt and Irwin turned to him and said, “you don’t play well enough to get THAT upset.”
2. You are not the sum of your bad shots. Your worth as a human won’t change with the number written on the scorecard. Accept before you tee off on hole 1, that (for the most part) your life won’t change no matter what you shoot and remember “This too shall pass”. Nor are you MORE valuable b/c you shoot a low score b/c “This too shall pass”.
3. Tiger hasn’t made every cut and he’s the GOAT. Don’t expect to shoot your best every time. Yesterday was yesterday. Today is a new day with a new swing - deal with it.
4. Don’t sign your scorecard until you’re walking off #18. Don’t worry about “what will I shoot if I birdie/par/bogey this hole.” Those thoughts create tension and tension is the best killer of a good round of golf.
5. Before you tee off commit to getting out of trouble as easily and quickly as possible. If you don’t have a clear shot to the green from the trees, get out and accept your fate.
6. Never “rage quit” on a round. You could always practice your pre-shot routine. You could be shooting well above your standard but there’s always a chance to strengthen your mind.
7. The shot you believe in most is the correct shot. Don’t expect greatness from attempting a shot you don’t practice.
There’s more but I won’t go on. Great video fellas.
No, please go on haha
I have to thank John in part for getting me from 2 to +1. Reading his book and deep diving into golf philosophy with Dr Bob Rotella really helped my mindset while playing.
There are still facets that I can improve on but altogether, my game is in a much better place. Thanks John
As a returning player from a lengthy time off the game, this was a fantastic episode for me
You want to get better, you need to practice correctly and a lot. During our spring, summer and fall weather, I'm playing/practicing 5 days a week minimum. My scores reflect that.
Most amateur golfers don't practice/play that much but yet they believe their standard is higher than it is.
If I miss a 3 footer, I'm learning to ask myself, "did I go through my routine and try my best?" If the answer is yes, I'm good.
Getting better wasn't over night. When I started putting drills, it wasn't until 3 months later that my buddy commented, your putting has improved. It takes time. Some rounds my putting is atrocious but it's ok. I tried my best with the current skill set I have at that moment.
Thank you for this. Great reinforcement of a positive thought process and management of expectations. For the 99% of us that are watching this, golf is not a job.
Lots to love here. So many good points to help . 👏
Thanks Tom and Jon! A great conversation/topic. Amazing how often the worlds of golf and life collide. Really appreciate this direction of approaching the game, and there’s likely just as much if not more, to be gained vs traditional swing instruction. Keep up the great content! Cheers
Really good chat gents. I’m a huge fan of this mentality. 👍👍
Good chat! Golf is the best.
Brilliant stuff will share
Great interview. I’ve read the book, will have to reread it again! I’m enjoying the process more and I’m incrementally noticing improvements on the course as a result!
Great talk gentlemen. Taking that wedge start to every session /warm up with my PRGR device idea. At 14 -16 index level I have a lot of 40 to 65 yard approaches in a round of golf. And I miss plenty of ‘em. I reckon 5 shots per round.
Ive listened to a LOT of the sweet spot... This is the first time I've seen Jon's face...
Great chat! Thanks for giving me a name to a face as well 😂😂
Love the book
Such a great time for this discussion, right at the beginning of the season to help me adjust my expectations.
Interestingly enough using shot scope for a season made it crystal clear I should rarely hit my driver over 3 wood. Nothing to gain and lots of penalty strokes to lose. And I'm a single digit HC who can bomb it far.
Learn to hit your 3 wood off the tee, every weekend I play with guys who hit multiple drives straight into penalty areas, just cause they would rather pray their driver goes 20 yards short, versus hitting a smooth 3 wood.
As a caddie, this is what I try to preach on a daily basis
Running will help with your mental focus !
There are definitely quite a few golfers out there who would benefit from a couple of Peleton sessions a week! 😁
The only regular weekly S&C for many involves lifting a 500g liquid object with one arm on a regular basis post round 😜
Once I went down the rabbit hole of golf architecture I never viewed/played the game the same again. And I'm better for it...
18:40 is my exact situation.
You’re not talking me out of a three wood, especially when I hit it better than most in my age group and handicap.
only connect
LOL scratch golf IS boring. Shooting doubles and triples is way more exciting. Get to play so many more punch shots, shots off roots, hardpan, bunkers, playin the ball above or below your feet. Fairway/green/two putt. Snooze!
Spoken like a true hacker
I played of a 1 handicap for 7 years, if only that was the case. When your playing well yes, but on average you still hit bad drives, irons, chips and putts.
Plus, you paid the green fee so get your moneys worth.
Is it unheard of for a 15 handicap to become a 6 handicap in one season with a stepped amount of practice and play?
Yes. I can see that happening with 15 hours of wedge and putting practice per week.
About 10 years ago I went from a 13 to a 6 in a matter of months. While I was playing a lot and going to range a couple nights a week, I focused more on my short game than at any other time in my golfing life. That’s what I would recommend.
couple new FJ's in the background...
Doe! I hate to be the 666th like
Understanding the golf swing more truly doesn’t improve your golf game lol😂.
Excellent discussion but, I'm sorry, aimpoint is the modern plumb bobbing. Pure witch-doctory. The only advantage you'll gain is in annoying any match-play opponent.