We often focus on the shots that we don’t have on a given day and not the ones we do. It’s a concept that sports psychologist Dr Bhrett McCabe calls capability versus capacity, and it is key difference between us and the pros.
Without the right approach, pressure can be a barrier to great golf, but channel the energy in the right way, and you can learn how to play your best golf when it matters most.
Luke Donald forced players to play for $100 matches on the first hole during practice rounds, and three-hole money matches between themselves to help them get into an aggressive mindset early.