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October 19, 2009
How to Golf and Fear No Evil
Fearless Golf Fear is germane to golf. First-tee jitters, four-foot yips, going bonkers about bunkers—just part of the game, right?

Nope.

In the DVD Fearless Golf, sports psychologist Dr. Gio Valiante says fear is an option, and you can choose to lose it. Well, high marks to Valiante for naming the dragon that causes us to flame out on the course—and for offering tools to flush out fear from our putting, short game, driving, etc.

Some of Valiante's discussion you've heard before, but he has fresh ideas as well. The best, in our opinion, is in this question:

Why do you golf, for ego or for mastery?

If for ego (image, bragging rights, etc.), you're more vulnerable to fear. If for skill mastery, you're less vulnerable and more free to enjoy the game.

He has many drills, such as this three-club drill. Pick a distance (100 yards) and hit what you'd normally hit for that distance (sand wedge). Next hit an 8-iron and then a 6-iron that same distance. The point: Building trust in what Valiante calls your "trump card," your natural athleticism, de-emphasizes mechanics and swing thoughts and calms your fears.

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