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A long time ago, with a HCP of 20, I managed to post a round 8 over par. By halfway I was so far ahead of my handicap that I felt I could do some serious errors and still post a very good score. That thought kept me in play for the whole round. Played the last 9 holes 3 over par and managed to stay focused for 18 holes. I've never done anything like it since.
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Have you ever thought that maybe you were playing good that day because you were you were just having a good day? You had confidence that day, yes...but that is mostly standout, 'you're having a good day" confidence. That's the way I see it anyway. You said you haven't done that since, so maybe your method isn't as reliable as you think. What happens when you "try" on any other day? I think you can only push like that when things are really going your way.
Man this is a hard topic to talk about...so many things to consider...
I think I can see what you're trying to say though...if you are going to try, I'd think it would be for one shot at a time. Then you just try for the next shot. If you happen to fail, then you just move on without thinking about. It happens, right? You can't get those "wheels spinning." Is this kind of what you mean?
This whole thing really is kind or like deciding if the chicken or egg came first...i.e. you talked yourself into that mindset that day VS. you
were in that mindset that day. It really is a hard thing to put your finger on isn't it?
That's why I try not to think about it too much when I'm actually playing.
That IS part of my style though (I'm a Craftsman by Carey's definition- I try to picture Freddie's demeanor).
I think long-term, sustained confidence can't be found with any "WOOD" method. You have to practice, be healthy, in a good mood...etc. etc.
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I disagree with you regarding confidence. Confidence is not something that comes and disappears by itself. It is something most players can play and talk themselves in to or out of. If we play with high expectations that we constantly fail to reach, and we critisize ourself we are likely to break our confidence.
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You are right here...and that is what I mean...people seem to want ot shoot for that "in the zone" confidence, which isn't realistic- like a hacker wanting to play like a tour player and getting all pissed cause he can't.