On The Tee with Hank Johnson

I have used the following “contract” with a number of players who have a problem keeping the main thing the main thing. Perhaps it will help you.

Starting today:________________________________________

(date)

I will stop thinking or talking about my golf swing (mechanics) on the golf course.

I will confine my golf course thoughts and conversations to the non-golf swing subjects or Target, Tempo and Trust only.

During every shot, I will keep my eyes focused on the ball and my mind focused on the target. I will make an effort to “see” the ball going to the target before I start the stroke.

I will always hit a club from the tee that I am sure I can put the ball in the fairway with.

I will try to hole the ball out on all shots inside the distance of my full wedge.

I will stay committed to my physical and mental routines even when things (especially when things) are not going well.

I will never take a mulligan on the golf course unless it follows a perfect shot.

I will try to make the best score I possibly can every time I play, on every hole I play, by focusing my full attention on every shot I play.

Signed _______________________________