Life lessons from Annika Sorenstom
Life lessons from Annika SorenstomFace your fear:
Golf involves psychological fear - of hitting poor shots, looking foolish, or losing your ball in a water hazard. It's best to accept that fear and tackle it head-on . In practice, focus on the shots and situations that make you nervous or afraid until your fear is replaced with confidence.
Learn from everything:
I try to see every situation, good or bad, as a learning experience. At the 2002 British Open, an event I desperately wanted to win, I got overexcited because I wanted to play so well - and I missed the cut. I learned to treat majors like any other tournament. When you learn from every situation, your confidence grows .
Take one shot at a time:
This is one of the most important concepts of all. For each shot, you must let go of positive and negative emotions and focus in the task at hand: making the best swing that you possibly can. You are going to feel angry after bad shots, and elated after exceptional ones; accept those feeling and quickly move on . A consistent preshot routine can help you stay in the moment.
Focus on what you can control:
Golf is a game of skill and luck. No matter how well you play, someone else might play better. No matter how solid your swing, your ball may bounce into a terrible lie. In golf, as in life, there is no sence fuming over things you cannot control . Use your energy thinking about and working on what you can change.
There are no shortcuts:
Golf can be frustrating at times, and improvement comes only with time and hard work. Once you accept that there are no quick fixes , you will get more out of the game: You will get the satisfaction that comes from working hard at something rewarding.
GOLF ANNIKA'S WAY - Annika Sorenstom
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