MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

A pre-shot routine under pressure

A golfer swinging a driver from the tee. — Photo: Markus Spiske / Pexels

A routine gives attention a repeatable sequence: assess, choose, aim and play. It should be brief enough to fit good pace of play.

Work through it

Choose a target and a realistic shot.
Make one rehearsal that matches the task.
Set the face, build the stance and commit.
After the shot, record the result without adding several new swing thoughts.

A practical example

If you normally take one rehearsal but take four after a bad shot, your pressure habit may be the first thing to simplify.

Practice task

Play a nine-shot practice test with one ball and a different target each time. Use the same routine and keep the score. Review whether the routine changes after a miss.

Common mistakes

Do not keep restarting because the shot feels important. A routine is a decision aid, not a guarantee of performance.

Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.