How to Prepare for a Golf Tournament

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Visit the course where the tournament is being held.

   Walk it, view it and perhaps even play it ahead of time.
   
   Getting to know it is invaluable.
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   Step 2: Look at YouTube flyovers of the course.

   Google Earth shots might also be helpful. , Print out a scorecard from online.
   
   If possible, play a game there.
   
   Ask friends who have played the course or ask people who work at the course about major hazards, tricks, yard markers, and green speed. , If you are a member at any particular course that has a driving range and a putting green, then that is perfect.
   
   If not, then go to a local driving range. , When you reach the range make sure you grab 2 clubs and start loosening up your muscles take about 5-6 swings.
   
   You also need to stretch your major "golfing" muscles.
   
   Generally at a junior tournament, if the host club has a range, the club will give you around 30-50 balls (depending on size) for your warm-up routine. , You do not need to be playing target golf for your first two shots. , Since you don't have many golf balls, use the irons that you play your best with.
   
   This will boost your confidence when on the range. , When you have two golf balls left, figure out what you are going to hit on the first tee and go through your routine. , While on your local club's range, make every shot count. , Make sure you are well rested.
   
   Instead, go out on the range for an hour every day the week before a tournament, not cramming in 5 hours of practice the day before. , A big thing in golf is mental toughness.
   
   It is not all about having the nicest and best equipment.
   
   And do not believe all the scores people say they shoot; until the end of the round, most are there to intimidate you. , Enjoying yourself is the most important.
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   Step 3: Get an idea how tough the course might be.

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   Step 4: Go to a driving range for practice.

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   Step 5: Warm up.

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   Step 6: Get your lowest degree of club and get a feel for hitting the golf ball.

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   Step 7: After you get a feel for the ball

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   Step 8: then start playing target golf.

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   Step 9: When you are about to hit your driver

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    Step 10: pretend you are on the tee block pulling out your driver then doing the pre-shot routine.

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    Step 11: Pace yourself.

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    Step 12: Don't over-prepare the day before the tournament.

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    Step 13: Build your mental toughness.

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    Step 14: Enjoy the game and play good golf!

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