MIND FACTOR

Does the time that you spend practicing have a direct and positive influence on your “on-the-course” performance?

If the answer is “Yes”, then Great! Carry on doing what you are doing and don’t change a thing.

Unfortunately, stories of frustrated, angry golfers who spend hour upon wasted hour practicing – doing the same things over and over but getting nowhere – are all too common.

Can you relate to that frustration?

In this video, I share a simple but devastatingly effective practice drill called “Par 18″, which will help you to make your practice simulate the pressure of real game conditions. I also share some tips on building mental toughness and introduce you to a second effective practice drill.

I hope you enjoy it – and please leave a comment below.

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Kind regards,
Karl Morris

Ps – As an added bonus, here is a Par 18 Scorecard which you can download and use in your practice. It’s Rich text format (RTF) so should open in MS Word.

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It was created by Philip Rowe, who is a touring professional golfer representing Trevose Golf and Country Club. Phil is also one of our certified MIND FACTOR coaches.

17 Responses so far »

1. #1 David
   on Feb 13th, 2009 at 2:54 PM

   Good tips as always to rpompt thoughts about focused practice.
   As soon as the snow clears I will get back to it.

   Meantime, it’s the putter indoors!

   Cheers

2. #2 Roy Edwards
   on Feb 13th, 2009 at 4:18 PM

   I particularly like the idea of chipping to the hole and then keeping a score. I will give it at try once the weather improves. Thanks RE

3. #3 Marina Bobeldijk
   on Feb 13th, 2009 at 4:57 PM

   Hi!

   I have been using the “Par 18″ in my practise since last March and I find it very inspiring and good. Makes practise much more fun (and efficient) . Will try the other tips as well. I really enjoy these video clips!! Thank you very much!!

   Marina Bobeldijk

4. #4 PAUL CLAHANE
   on Feb 13th, 2009 at 6:34 PM

   Hi Dr Karl , Phil Rowe has been really been great to me as Captain of Cornwall in holding meetings at TREVOSE.
   Im am convinced of the value your training methods provide at all levels.
   Paul Jl

5. #5 Don Burton
   on Feb 13th, 2009 at 8:17 PM

   Par 18 is a great idea. It works well.

6. #6 JYM
   on Feb 14th, 2009 at 2:10 PM

   Congratulations. I’m very impressed. You’ve done it.
   Cheers
   JYM

7. #7 Jon Coleman
   on Feb 14th, 2009 at 5:32 PM

   The ‘Par 18′ game has helped me further improve the confidence in my short game. It is a great feeling to know that you are practically guaranteed to get the ball up and down. Stat driven practice has spiced up my practice sessions, improved my golf and helped me win.

8. #8 Craig Farrelly
   on Feb 15th, 2009 at 8:49 AM

   I play par 18 prior to Tournaments and is great for matching the pressure found during the round,especially if a few pounds are involved.

9. #9 John Lovett
   on Feb 15th, 2009 at 2:03 PM

   Sorry Can.t get your 18 hole putting I,ve tried various areas, John

10. #10 Oswaldo Burgos
    on Feb 16th, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    I like very much your suggestions and I thing that you are totally right !

    Many Thanks,

    Oswaldo from Lisbon Portugal

11. #11 Clive Wood
    on Feb 16th, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Hi Karl, Love the par 18 idea, one of my practice routines at the range is to play mu home course in my mind, ie the drive on the “first” has to land between 2 objects on the range to be on my make believe fairway, from the distance I can estimate my second shot and so on, this works for me and I keep a mental note of fairways and greens hit.

12. #12 John Lovett
    on Feb 17th, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Hi, the par 18 really puts you under pressure as you get towards the end as you do not want to fail, the 10 ball target is brilliant once again it gets tough towards the end, I think it,s easier on the course! a great system for improving, thanks for the idea,s John

13. #13 Serge Senna
    on Apr 23rd, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts.
    You have a great Blog!!! I just added you to my Google News Reader.
    Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

    Keep up the good work.

14. #14 Richard Ortiz
    on Mar 7th, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Made copy of Par 18.
    Dying to try it , tomorrow.

15. #15 Stack
    on Sep 8th, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    ROFL

16. #16 Gordon Cree
    on Oct 19th, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    PAR 18
    Karl, thanks for the video tips.

    This is a very effective practice drill with a purpose & competing with consequences against your own scores, every shot counts (just like in the real game) this really helps sharpen the short game brilliant.

    I had a short game lesson before starting this regular drill;got all my routines in order and I keep a scorecard diary, it has certainly helped me in my scoring.

    PAR 18 – a simple but great idea, the best ones always are = K.I.S.S

    Regards

    Gordon

17. #17 bilal sufi
    on Oct 30th, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    all of my/your golf videos are excellent and well presented,very to the point
    and so usefull. the confidence for me has gone to another level.
    please keep up the good works.
    sincerely,
    Bilal

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