How to reduce distractions while enjoying a round of golf
Controlling the mind during a round of golf is one of the hardest things to do, yet it is a discipline that golfers do not place a lot of focus on. We will spend time practising on the range and doing our mobility workouts, but often we do not do our ‘mental’ workouts.
Looking at the mind and how we can focus is an integral part of my Golf Fitness classes. When I first introduced it into class, some were sceptical, but now it is an essential part of the training.
You may think that the most important part of yoga for golf is flexibility, but it is not. It is meditation and learning to stay in the present alongside the philosophy of acceptance and letting go.
One of my favourite ways to bring focus and reduce distractions is what I call my ‘white ball meditation’. In simple terms, you sit still with a golf ball in front of you, start to gaze at the ball, and bring your attention to the ball and your breath. Your mind will wander (that is human nature), but you just bring it back to the ball and the breath. You do not need to do this for hours; as little as three minutes is enough to start training the brain. If you can do this every day, you will find that when you are on the course and standing over a shot or a putt, it is much easier to keep the focus on the ball and stay in that moment.
Why not give it a go, your golf score will thank you, and it will lead to a more enjoyable round. If you want to learn more, you can watch an explanation:
