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Great athletes develop over time. While some excel at every level of competition, that path is the exception, not the rule. I’ve seen it happen in every sport. Athletes are superstars in the youth ranks and all-league in high school and college. They might even dominate at the lower levels of professional competition. But without continued work and a plan for success, even the greatest talents will reach a plateau, and it takes a lot of hard work to continue their progression. Becoming a world-class athlete requires success and learning to deal with failure, and the process of playing has to evolve to the point where it’s regular and routine. Golf can be physically and mentally draining, and there are so many dimensions to the game that no one will ever perfect it. It takes time to train all aspects and it’s the reason why the majority of tour professionals don’t hit their peak until the age of 30 and beyond. One of the most important things we teach our tour players is the process of becoming more comfortable while they play. It’s the Far East mentality of getting a little bit better and a little more efficient each day. It’s how you build to something greater. If a golfer came to us and said he wanted to get better, I wouldn’t want him looking at the next week or the next month. I’d want him to look at the next five years, then figure out what he can do each day to improve a little bit. Once you find that level of comfort, the game slows down. You’re able to execute with greater precision and make better decisions. This newfound comfort allows you to grow as a player and make lasting improvements. Jamie Mulligan is chief operating officer and a PGA professional at Long Beach’s Virginia Country Club. He has twice been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the Southern California PGA. |
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