Fairways&Greens SL YOUR BALL SUDDENLY LANDS Article by Nancy Quarcelino IN A WATER TRAP ON A DAY WHEN THINGS JUST AREN’T GOING YOUR WAY. HOW DO 90% MENTAL & YOU HANDLE IT? SL GOLF PRO NANCY QUARCELINO ADVISES 10% PHYSICAL THE ANSWER LIES UNDER “TheGolf: game of golf is 90% mental and to work on in order to help them with low- the D (Dominance) factor. These golfers YOUR HAT MORE THAN IN 10% physical.” This quote has been used ering their scores. It also shows us how they are aggressive and play with a sense of YOUR HANDS. LEARN HOW by Jack Nicklaus many times to help perform when they get stressed by having urgency. They are goal oriented, strong describe how tough the game really is. to play a shot over water or out of a willed, take risks and are very competitive. IMPORTANT THE ‘MENTAL SIDE’ deep bunker. OF GOLF IS IN TAKING YOUR Earl Woods, Tiger’s dad, stated that there If your favorite style of golfer is Ben would never be anyone tougher mentally There have been thousands of books writ- Hogan, Se Ri Pak, Bernhard Langer, Jack GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL. than Tiger. When Tiger is in the field, ten about the game of golf. But in recent Nicklaus, Jonathan Byrd or Tom Kite, you everyone else is playing for second place. "I years, we seem to be finding as many books fit in the C (Caution) factor of the DISC tried to break him down mentally," Earl being written about the mental side of the model. These players are conscientious, Woods said. "I tried to intimidate him ver- game as the mechanics of the game. Many analytical, and very exact and logical in bally." Even as Woods was collecting junior of the top PGA and LPGA Tour Players their play. They are methodical and always golf trophies, his father routinely have their own mental game coach trying to find out the truth and facts laughed at his mistakes. that they rely on quite frequently. regarding their play and game. During casual rounds, when Woods was at Just in case you don’t have your own per- If you connect with Brad Faxon, Phil the top of his swing, his father would toss a sonal mental golf coach, don’t worry, there Michelson, Peter Jacobson, Christina Kim, half dozen balls at his feet, jingle coins in are other avenues available at your dispos- Chi Chi Rodriques or Natalie his pocket or call out to him, "Water on al. One of the resources we utilize at the Gulbis, you are of the I the right--out of bounds on the left." Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf is the (Influencing) factor. Mental Golf Workshop Profile. This D "He would stop and look at me with the profile is a great resource for all golfers most evil look but he wasn't permitted to who want to gain a better understanding of say anything," Earl Woods said. "He their behavior as it relates to golf perform- always had an escape word if it got to be ance. The results are based on the DISC too much, but he never used it. One day I Profile model, which is perhaps the most did all my tricks, and Tiger looked at me popular profile used worldwide for helping and smiled. At the end of the round, I people reach higher levels of performance. made him a promise. I said, ‘Tiger, you'll There are four DISC behavioral factors never run into another person as mentally which have a direct relation to how you tough as you.' He hasn't, and he won't." play and how you behave on the golf course. You may even identi- As golf instructors, we normally help peo- fy with one of these factors ple with their technique with golf shots. by watching your This is done primarily on the golf driving favorite golfer who range where there are no distractions and plays on the tour. no obstacles. There is just a wide open range and plenty of golf balls to hit. If you enjoy watching Arnold Palmer, Tiger But to really help our students, we must see Woods, Morgan Pressel, them on the golf course. Watching them Dottie Pepper, Julie Inkster play helps us to understand what they need or Greg Norman, you fit in 56 SEPTEMBER 2008 | www.SocietyLifeMagazine.com www.SocietyLifeMagazine.com | SEPTEMBER 2008 57 Scene SL and are very enthusiastic, optimistic, sociable, creative, Brentwood • Franklin• Green Hills • Nashville spontaneous, and instinctive with your game. If Ernie Els, Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb, Retief Goosen, Fred Couples and Jay Haas are more your style, you relate to the S (Steadiness) factor in the DISC model. These people are very steady in their games, relaxed when they play, deliberate, patient, adaptable to any conditions, and persistent in their competitions. Upon completion of the profile, you are given a picture of exactly the golfer you are. This is your core golf temperament. These are things you cannot change. You will need to own these traits and learn how to work them in your favor when on the golf course. For instance, when do you arrive at the golf course to play your PURITY FARMS CRANKIN’ round? Are you a golfer who needs to get to the golf course early to warm up or do you arrive just in time for your tee time? How NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE do you warm up? Do you practice for an hour at a time or do Your car just called. you just hit a few golf balls? 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These people do not lose what they have; they just their flavor “Cocoa Loco.” Every dollar and let the Junk Guys know how they perform day in and day out. raised by the Crankin’ goes directly to help- do the work. The mental game is a crucial component to a successful golf career, whether on the PGA tour or around the corner at the ing the neediest families living in Call 615-764-0333 To Schedule An Appointment! local golf course. To access more information about the Mental our community. Golf Workshop, go to our website www.QSOG.com and click on our partner page. You will then be directed to answer a few To learn more about the next year’s event, Call Junk Guys You Relax, We Work Enjoy questions regarding your golf game and immediately be given a please visit www.MarthaObryan.org report on your own personal golf profile. To get the most benefit from the profile, set goals for improve- ment. 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