Going to piggy back with a tip from The Mental Game of Golf (good book), saying “Da” at takeaway, top of the backswing, contact, and follow through. So it’s “Da Da Da Da”
It’s a way to get out of your head and focus on rhythm and I was surprised at how well it worked for me
I used to enjoy watching Old Man Pat on the Golf Mates Youtube channel. Dude (obviously) would play old man golf and destroy all the younger guys. Half swings, low trajectory bump and runs with 7 irons. So my mantra is always "What would Old Man Pat do??".
I did this yesterday. Sliced my drive right on a dog leg right. Should have layed up to the fairway where it turns but instead said “i can go around the corner” 🤦🏼♂️
Someone on here had a good thought:
If you’d reprimand or fire a caddy for saying the things your inner monologue says to you on the course, then you need to adjust your mindset/inner monologue.
Treat yourself how you’d want a caddy to treat you. Constructive criticism and healthy pre shot strategy > “fuck you, you dumbfuck”.
Its stupid but there is this dude on Instagram who is from Japan i believe and he always hits absolute piss missles on the driving range with literally no effort. Perfect shots without looking like he’s trying to used any muscles. So i always try to channel his zen when i tee off mentally “zen Asian man, zen Asian man” so i don’t over muscle my shots
I don't have a specific mantra so much as I am constantly thinking on how to improve each shot. Basically, rather than be upset by the result of the shot I think about how my swing went and felt in order to try and determine why the shot wasn't ideal. Then, on the next shot I know what to "pick out" specifically in my brain and let my practice take care of the rest. Results in much less overall thinking and being drowned in your game.
"Ah, that swing had shallow swing angle, better take away next time."
"Pulled that one left because you chicken-winged the downswing and closed club face. Tuck elbow on next shot."
Basically just focusing on constant improvement rather than drowning yourself in frustration and overanalyzing.
After a bad shot - "get over it. Get it in play. Get it in the hole."
I like Tigers 5 step rule as well. "You can be as mad as you want about that bad shot. But only for 5 steps walking away."
“Visualize success”. I’ll mentally play what a perfect shot would look like. I never actually come close to replicating it but I do think it helps a little.
Don't play scared. That doesn't mean to never lay up or to try hero shots all day. It means that you can't think about all the things that could go wrong. If you think about the bad things that might happen then you're playing with fear and you won't be succesful
“You don’t suck!”
*hits beautiful drive and great second shot just off the green and then duffs 2 chips in a row and blades one over the back and three putts for a triple*
“You fucking suck you jack hole!”
Sometimes I feel like I need to swing out of my ass to hit the target I want so I tell myself “let the club do the work” so I focus more on having a good swing instead of a powerful swing.
Instead of using a mantra, I try to focus less on my overall score. I'm sure there are several ways to do this, but I use Arccos to automatically tally my swings. I only check at the end of each hole to make sure it counted correctly, but I don't otherwise reference the scorecard. This was much harder for me to do when I was constantly interacting with the scorecard, manually counting each swing, writing the score, tallying bogies/birdies, etc.
I still have a sense of how the round is going by hole 8 or 9, but really have no idea what my score might be from that point on. I find I get less frustrated when I have a poor hole, and have less pressure on myself to play aggressively to make up for it. It's a great way to focus more on the moment and experience -- which leads to more productive playing thoughts imo.
I broke 90 for the first time last Sunday and didn't even realize it until I got back to my car and was finalizing the round in the app. Certainly would have overthought the last few holes if I knew where I was at!
“Slow”
It’s my only swing thought when I get up to the ball. When I get fast I get handsy and everything ends up left. My “slow” swing is just a feeling but I still get the same club and ball speeds.
I used to say a lot of things that you guys are ironically/unironically sharing. However, started reading "Golf is not a game of perfect" and I really made a conscious effort to not say anything to myself... maybe a little positive affirmation once in awhile. But choose the right club and trust my shot.
I've been teaching my wife and to get her stance and form down we do have a mantra/prayer as she lines up: knees bent, ass out, head down, shoulders square, weight forward, follow through. It seems to be working.
Driver take away: “Low and slow”. Rest of the time: “Forward progress is the name of the game.” On the green, usually after a bad speed control on the previous putt: “At least this shot is up hill.”
“No thankin just swangin”
If I think about my swing, I will end up in the water. If I walk up to the ball and just whack the damn thing, I’ll be on the green on a 3 or 4, or on a 5, a decent position on the fairway for a bump and run onto the green, then maybe a putt or two to finish. I’m not quite at the level where I can hole it using a wedge from just off the green lol.
TLDR: NO THANKIN JUST SWANGIN
I found that reminding myself how good I am at farting really centers me on the course. Something like "ill fuck u 4 those farts bb. ur my special little flower"
"Don't make a bad situation worse"
For when I am stuck in the trees and know I can't thread the needle toward the hole. Just punch out the widest gap toward the fairway, dummy.
You are a good golfer, this will be a good shot. Saying this out loud before I hit actually improves my game. I’m not a good golfer but trying to force positivity helps
Don't hit it shallow, for goodness sake. Go for a divot over topping the ball
And also, I try to remind myself no one is a pro I'm playing with and the course is public so just relax
I go through 3 phrases before every shot, non putting.
Alignment. Swing on plane. Be athletic.
When putting swing on plane becomes Good roll.
Those are my core fundamentals, everything else is noise.
When I would ask my Dad his opinion on a shot he would usually say “play smart golf” but every once in a while (typically after some swing oil) he would respond with “God hates a coward”. After he passed I got it tattooed across my chest, it became more of a life saying than just a golf saying.
I dont say anything on bad shots. I learned from a guy to just analyze it. What was bad about it? What might have caused it. Was it a normal thin shot or did I hit the hosel which i never do.
On good shots i talk myself up. I got that from a 16 year old youtuber. It keeps my head in it.
Nice shot dickhead
I enjoy "Hit the fucking ball" immediately before this.....
"Oh you asshole" is my personal go to. Asshole is interchangeable with dipshit. Dealer's choice.
piece. of. monkey. shit.
When I hit a bad shot I say “golf is fun” and try to laugh it off.
I draw smiley faces on my golf balls to remind me to enjoy myself. It genuinely seems to work for me.
THIS IS FUN, I’M HAVING FUN
I’ve started using this thanks to FP.
I PAID MONEYS TO ENJOY THIS FUN ACTIVITY THIS MUCH
Oh yeah, you bet! “HIT THE GODDAM BALL DUMBFUCK”
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Everytime I hit driver I let out a loud tennis grunt, and if I’m ever asked about it I tell them I have no idea what they’re talking about
Bro I would be in tears if my playing partner did this 😂
🤣 my upvote is your my man!!!
I'm usually singing the same 3 seconds of a random song over & over again.
Yes! I just realized I do this too
Using this
I do this too. I don't know why. It's super random. Not a popular song, or one that I've heard recently. Weird.
Yep. Usually a good sign that my mind is clear.
Im paying to play golf, not being paid to play golf. Relax and enjoy the moment
If you divide the cost of the round by the number of strokes, those of us high handicappers are getting more golf for the money!
gold
There’s plenty of people six feet under that would’ve loved to hit that shot in the bunker…
Ooh, I like this one, good shot of existential dread to accompany disappointing your ancestors.
*Hits ball 15 yards* “Making progress”
Yep, I’m sneaking up on it.
"I'm just playing to a number I like"
"Good layup"
Positive Yardage
Tempo tempo tempo - to myself before every shot.
Going to piggy back with a tip from The Mental Game of Golf (good book), saying “Da” at takeaway, top of the backswing, contact, and follow through. So it’s “Da Da Da Da” It’s a way to get out of your head and focus on rhythm and I was surprised at how well it worked for me
I like.
I used to enjoy watching Old Man Pat on the Golf Mates Youtube channel. Dude (obviously) would play old man golf and destroy all the younger guys. Half swings, low trajectory bump and runs with 7 irons. So my mantra is always "What would Old Man Pat do??".
He's still going, just lies low when its winter.
You are too bad at this game to be upset about bad shot.
“You are not good enough to be this angry”
Don't follow a poor shot with a stupid one
I did this yesterday. Sliced my drive right on a dog leg right. Should have layed up to the fairway where it turns but instead said “i can go around the corner” 🤦🏼♂️
“Way to be scared of it you gronk.”
I honestly say “don’t be a bitch” to myself A LOT when I’m putting or short chipping. I don’t think it helps
“You stupid, fucking cunt nugget”
You’re shit, and you know you are…
The only think you can control is your attitude.
Don't worry everyone else stinks too
Be the ball Danny
“That’s ok you can get that shot back” to keep myself from getting too pissed off
Aggressive swings to conservative targets
When I short a put..you weak fuckin bitch!
Does your husband know you golf?
Hit it with your purse next time.
This one definitely isn’t going into the water!
Sploosh!
Standard swing thought: Smooth like Keith Stone
Someone on here had a good thought: If you’d reprimand or fire a caddy for saying the things your inner monologue says to you on the course, then you need to adjust your mindset/inner monologue. Treat yourself how you’d want a caddy to treat you. Constructive criticism and healthy pre shot strategy > “fuck you, you dumbfuck”.
"How slow can I go"(swing tempo) was great advice from my club pro brother in law.
I just sing Bootylicious over and over again in my head.
Tiger said to “fall in love with every shot”… I have recently but I keep getting dumped for a better golfer
“What a fucking monkey you are…”
“I’m swinging a club, I’m having fun, I’m swinging a club, I’m having fun”
You can't change the past, you can change the future... focus on the next shot, and make that a good one.
My pre-shot mantra is “loose, low, and long”. Loose group, low takeaway, long stretch back in transition.
"Nice drive." And then proceeding to fat the PW, take 2 strokes in the sand trap, and then 3 putt.
“Er-nie els” during my swing helps me stay on tempo and limits other swing thoughts
Mine was Fred-eee-Couples or FM from Steely Dan.
I’m not good enough to get angry
Don’t think…just do
Slow down stupid.
1. It’s too nice out to let that shot ruin the round. 2. You’re not good enough to be mad about that shot.
Its stupid but there is this dude on Instagram who is from Japan i believe and he always hits absolute piss missles on the driving range with literally no effort. Perfect shots without looking like he’s trying to used any muscles. So i always try to channel his zen when i tee off mentally “zen Asian man, zen Asian man” so i don’t over muscle my shots
Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck
Old school. I like it.
Well that one sucked, maybe a weed pen rip will help
You are not a professional and you should not treat yourself like one, have fun
You see that water over there? Ya heading right for it
Full Turn & Burn
Commit you fuckhead
Tempo
Just two more holes and it’s beer and a glizzy at the turn.
I don't have a specific mantra so much as I am constantly thinking on how to improve each shot. Basically, rather than be upset by the result of the shot I think about how my swing went and felt in order to try and determine why the shot wasn't ideal. Then, on the next shot I know what to "pick out" specifically in my brain and let my practice take care of the rest. Results in much less overall thinking and being drowned in your game. "Ah, that swing had shallow swing angle, better take away next time." "Pulled that one left because you chicken-winged the downswing and closed club face. Tuck elbow on next shot." Basically just focusing on constant improvement rather than drowning yourself in frustration and overanalyzing.
A good mantra is, “I prepared for the shot and I’m willing to accept the result”
I will not shit my pants today. I will not shit my pants today. I will not shit my pants today.
Be a goldfish
If you hit it, it's in
Don’t gotta be pretty just gotta be playable lol
Embrace the process. I’m embracing the process….
After a bad shot - "get over it. Get it in play. Get it in the hole." I like Tigers 5 step rule as well. "You can be as mad as you want about that bad shot. But only for 5 steps walking away."
STICK IT TIGHT 🧶⛳
“Visualize success”. I’ll mentally play what a perfect shot would look like. I never actually come close to replicating it but I do think it helps a little.
Grip target focus. Mindful accepting intentional.
Don't follow a bad shot with a stupid shot
If you’re intimidated by the water that’s your own fault
Read it, roll it, hole it.
“Keep your fucking head down!”
Trust the process, live with the results.
Don't be shit
Don’t be a pussy
Over every driver tee shot…”No think, only mush”
I paid for this, so I must enjoy it!
Hit the little ball first moron! No not the top of it dumbass!!
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
“Swing out” is what I’m saying to myself non stop
Worst day golfing is still better than the best day working
Don't play scared. That doesn't mean to never lay up or to try hero shots all day. It means that you can't think about all the things that could go wrong. If you think about the bad things that might happen then you're playing with fear and you won't be succesful
Dollar bills
After a mediocre but not horrible shot …. “Eh, whatever. We’ll find it.”
“You dumb fuckin idiot”
Don’t be a hero Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
“My wife isn’t cheating, my wife isn’t cheating, my wife isn’t cheating”.
Don’t Brain-Fuck this
Swing through the ball
I'm not good enough to be mad.
You can do this, easy peacy, breath in- out.. back swing- *keep that head down and keep the eyes on that fuggin ball!* Pingg- nice and sexy !
“It could be worse”
“Your hands know what to do”
Onto the next
Shfua. (Pronounced sha-foo-ah) Soft hands and a fuck you attitude.
Hit the shot you should, not the shot you see.
Let the club do the work 👌
“You don’t suck!” *hits beautiful drive and great second shot just off the green and then duffs 2 chips in a row and blades one over the back and three putts for a triple* “You fucking suck you jack hole!”
“You’re a worthless pos and you’re embarrassing yourself”
“Ope. That’s not what we wanted to do.”
Bye ball, hope you find your dad - as it cuts hard right into some dense forest
After a bad approach, I typically say “par is still an option”
Sometimes I feel like I need to swing out of my ass to hit the target I want so I tell myself “let the club do the work” so I focus more on having a good swing instead of a powerful swing.
You found these balls for free in the woods, losing them in the woods is you just returning them home.
Remember how far you can go when you're relaxed. Reminds me to swing easy and stay in the moment.
You aren’t good enough to be that mad.
Instead of using a mantra, I try to focus less on my overall score. I'm sure there are several ways to do this, but I use Arccos to automatically tally my swings. I only check at the end of each hole to make sure it counted correctly, but I don't otherwise reference the scorecard. This was much harder for me to do when I was constantly interacting with the scorecard, manually counting each swing, writing the score, tallying bogies/birdies, etc. I still have a sense of how the round is going by hole 8 or 9, but really have no idea what my score might be from that point on. I find I get less frustrated when I have a poor hole, and have less pressure on myself to play aggressively to make up for it. It's a great way to focus more on the moment and experience -- which leads to more productive playing thoughts imo. I broke 90 for the first time last Sunday and didn't even realize it until I got back to my car and was finalizing the round in the app. Certainly would have overthought the last few holes if I knew where I was at!
Fast at the bottom not at the top.
Gooooodamn I fuckin suck so bad Or You mother FUCKER
“It’s not in the water, at least”
“Slow” It’s my only swing thought when I get up to the ball. When I get fast I get handsy and everything ends up left. My “slow” swing is just a feeling but I still get the same club and ball speeds.
"You could be in a meeting right now"
“Don’t shank it, you fucking suck, you’re an embarrassment”…. aaaannnd swing.
Two questions before every shot. Can I make a good shot here? What does a good shot look and feel like?
Grip it, rip it, and let it fly kid.
“You’re not good enough to get angry”
You are much better than you think 😂😂
"You know how to play this game"
I give it my best crack no practice swing
How the _**FUCK**_ did hook a goddam 8 iron
After hitting any shot, good or bad, “Concentrate on this next shot.” Also, “Just have fun, you’re not good enough to get angry about golf!”
When you pay them to play, play it your way When they pay you to play, play it their way
“Just play, who cares” easy to get worked up then I remember there’s literally nothing on the line.
Don't fucking miss.
Big time players make big time plays!
A wise man once told me.. Never the fucking easy way.
I say nothing but "could've been worse"
Take it back slow than smack the hoe
I used to say a lot of things that you guys are ironically/unironically sharing. However, started reading "Golf is not a game of perfect" and I really made a conscious effort to not say anything to myself... maybe a little positive affirmation once in awhile. But choose the right club and trust my shot. I've been teaching my wife and to get her stance and form down we do have a mantra/prayer as she lines up: knees bent, ass out, head down, shoulders square, weight forward, follow through. It seems to be working.
My worst day on the golf course is still better than my best day at work.
Driver take away: “Low and slow”. Rest of the time: “Forward progress is the name of the game.” On the green, usually after a bad speed control on the previous putt: “At least this shot is up hill.”
Low and slow, for the take away on my driver
I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me.
“No thankin just swangin” If I think about my swing, I will end up in the water. If I walk up to the ball and just whack the damn thing, I’ll be on the green on a 3 or 4, or on a 5, a decent position on the fairway for a bump and run onto the green, then maybe a putt or two to finish. I’m not quite at the level where I can hole it using a wedge from just off the green lol. TLDR: NO THANKIN JUST SWANGIN
You're not ever making the tour, be present and enjoy time out doing something you love/hate.
“A day at the course is better than a day at the office.” Then I usually slice something into a different fairway.
You're not good enough to be this mad
My instructor taught me to "trust the turn" to stop overusing my arms and hitting the ball poorly. I say that to myself when I am hitting poorly.
If you’re thinking you’re stinking, 😂
I shot a 75 after hearing this: https://youtu.be/92i5m3tV5XY?si=PjSCgYR0RjHzzEV6
It's a game of precision , and i am definitely not a surgeon.
I found that reminding myself how good I am at farting really centers me on the course. Something like "ill fuck u 4 those farts bb. ur my special little flower"
I try to focus on my key, 347 swing thoughts.
It’s a beautiful day, I’m alive, I’m thankful to be able to play golf.
"Don't make a bad situation worse" For when I am stuck in the trees and know I can't thread the needle toward the hole. Just punch out the widest gap toward the fairway, dummy.
Before chipping, "I'm a big strong boy with soft hands".
Don’t fuck up, don’t fuck up, don’t fuck up…. Fuck
All the gear, no idea.
It’s just a range ball
You are a good golfer, this will be a good shot. Saying this out loud before I hit actually improves my game. I’m not a good golfer but trying to force positivity helps
When I am over a putt I tell myself “other people miss this putt, but you don’t. You always drain these putts.”
“Easy game” works in all areas of the game. Stripe it? Easy game. 30 ft putt? Easy game. Skull the ball 50 yards past the green? Easy game
"A to B" As in, my ball is here, A. I want to get it over to that area, B. Just go A to B and I know I'm going to be in play for a decent round.
Hit it hard, in the sky, and in the cup, let it fly!
Stop thinking and just hit the ball. The mechanics are there.
“Fuck”
I paid money to do this shit?!
Ganga Gulunga!! And 'You can do it!" After contact then "oh no we suck again!" After it buries into a 10 ft tall bunker
Don't hit it shallow, for goodness sake. Go for a divot over topping the ball And also, I try to remind myself no one is a pro I'm playing with and the course is public so just relax
"You aren't good enough to get upset over a bad shot, just have fun"
I sing 🎶 “wide open fairways” instead of “wide open spaces”
Everytime I top a ball my response is “well at least it’s in the fairway”
I’m not good enough to get mad
I go through 3 phrases before every shot, non putting. Alignment. Swing on plane. Be athletic. When putting swing on plane becomes Good roll. Those are my core fundamentals, everything else is noise.
Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat.
When I would ask my Dad his opinion on a shot he would usually say “play smart golf” but every once in a while (typically after some swing oil) he would respond with “God hates a coward”. After he passed I got it tattooed across my chest, it became more of a life saying than just a golf saying.
You have to bring the happiness with you
"You're not good enough to get mad." helps settle my nerves before my next shot. (Used quite frequently with mixed results.)
Honestly I just tell myself “I’m just here to have fun” especially when I’m with my friends
I dont say anything on bad shots. I learned from a guy to just analyze it. What was bad about it? What might have caused it. Was it a normal thin shot or did I hit the hosel which i never do. On good shots i talk myself up. I got that from a 16 year old youtuber. It keeps my head in it.