Driving
Step By Step: Stop Tension From Ruining Your Next Round
Whether it's first-tee jitters, the deciding shot on 18 or a round with the new boss, you might be destined for failure before you even take the club back. Anxiety can prevent you from making a full and fluid swing and can corrupt good mechanics. The key is to recognize when it's happening so you can deal with it. Here are four steps you should try.
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