how to stop comparing yourself to other golfers
golf really is quite a tough game. Pit your skills, stamina and mental strength against nature with a ball and golf club. Then throw in the inevitable comparing of yourself against better players.
Each hole you try to get the ball as close as possible, or closer than your opponents. Its hard enough matching yourself against good players in your mind, but often it is even harder when other people compare you. It could be your playing partner blaming you for the loss, or a coach comparing you to his star student. these negative comments are never pleasant to the ears.
So how do you stop comparing, or stop being bothered when others compare you??
1. Always remember that everyone's path in life is different. it is the same for your golf improvement.
2. Keep encouraging and believing in yourself. Other people can have their opinions but you have the choice not to listen to them.
3. Stay away from people who give you negative comments. it is your natural right to be in a loving nurturing environment.
I once had a coach who kept comparing me with another student. It was quite subtle thing but not something 14 year old me could not pick out. That and numerous other reasons led me to stop golf for awhile. if i had known then what i know now, i would better handle my emotions and encourage myself a lot more.
comparisons can be to various degrees. No matter if its just a small bit of comparing of scores in the middle of the round, don't do it. You are better off focusing on your own game.
Success is individual achievement. Not whether you did better than someone else.
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