Once you step onto the golf course, focus all your attention on the current shot. It is undoubtedly a good prescription for breaking anxiety and maintaining a good state of mind. In the competition, many players often unconsciously fall into mental misunderstandings. Frequently review the mistakes of the previous hole, and keep replaying those unsatisfactory shot scenes in your mind. Immersed in remorse and self-blame, unable to extricate oneself. Or be overly worried about the possible difficulties encountered in the next hole. Imagining all kinds of difficult scenarios leads to a sharp increase in inner pressure.

These distractions are like thick dark clouds, obscuring the originally clear thinking. It interfered with the stable hitting performance. And those experts who stand at the peak of golf always manage to hit the ball at that moment. Pour all your thoughts into the small ball in front of you. With rich experience and acute intuition, accurately judge the distance and Angle between the ball and the target. Then he threw himself into the swing with all his heart, doing it in one go, smoothly and naturally.

This coincides with the concept of “living in the present” advocated by Zen Buddhism. When we single-mindedly abandon distractions and focus all our energy on the goal at the moment. It often can stimulate potential beyond imagination and bring out astonishing levels.

Facing the complex and changeable interfering factors both inside and outside the court. Learning to self-regulate quickly and effectively is the core of maintaining a stable mindset. Whether it’s the continuous conversations of the surrounding audience or the sudden change in the weather. Just as the scorching sun was obscured by dark clouds, the torrential rain poured down without any warning. Or the strong wind that howls past and affects the trajectory of the ball. None of them should be allowed to be the decisive factors influencing the performance.

At this point, players can make use of deep breathing, a simple yet effective method… Inhale slowly, let the fresh air fill your lungs, and feel your abdomen gradually bulge. Exhale slowly again to expel the impurities in your body along with the restlessness in your heart. Repeat several times and it can effectively relieve tension.

Besides, short meditation practices can also have magical effects. In the moment of tranquility before hitting the ball, close your eyes and empty your mind. Focus your attention on your own breathing rhythm and eliminate all distractions from the outside world. Quickly calm down the disturbed mind, and then quickly refocus your attention on every detail of the hitting action.

Professional golfers often need to compete in noisy environments. But through long-term and persistent professional training, they have cultivated a rock-solid concentration. No matter how noisy the external environment is, one can create a peaceful world for oneself deep in the heart. Always keep your heart calm and composed, and focus on every shot.