Clarity Of Vision

Martin Robinson shares a pre-shot routine employed by those who go consistently low.

- Kent Gray

THINKING CLEARLY AND SEEING CLEARLY can have a dramatic and hugely positive impact on each and every shot you play. This starts by having a clear idea of what you want to achieve with the shot, from picking a starting line to imagining how the wind will affect the flight and how the ball will react upon landing. Planning in this detail is the best start to any pre-shot routine.

The opposite is trying to hit the ball in the general direction of your target without a clear thought of how the shot will play out. Even worse is thinking about what you don’t want – “I don’t want to hit the water”, “I don’t want to miss this short putt”. Not having crystal clear intention and a precise target allows for more doubt surrounding your shot, ultimately impeding your execution.