Bouncing back after a bad round of golf can be a challenge. You might feel tempted to throw in the towel, lose your cool, or let it mess with your game. However, all golfers have off days, so don’t let one bad round get you down. 

How to Be an Emotionally Resilient Golfer

1. Learn to Shake It Off

Remember that no golfer is on their game all of the time. Each shot and round is a fresh chance to do better. As much as one bad hit can be disheartening, a great shot can be empowering, so getting discouraged doesn’t help. Learning to let go and remembering that each new shot if disconnected from the last is vital to your game. 

2. Don’t Overthink It

You might be tempted to overanalyze every tiny aspect of your last shot and what you should have done differently. However, subpar games happen to everyone, even if their swing or technique is excellent. While there is no harm in figuring out where you can improve, don’t overthink it to the point of giving up.  

3. Focus on Practicing

Even the best golfers need practice, so needing to brush up on your technique doesn’t make you a bad player. Pinpoint the areas of your game that need improvement and work to get better. The more you practice, the more your confidence on the golf course will build. For example, if your driving shots have started going to the right or left, spend some time on the range, focused on hitting the ball directly, to get the problem straightened out.

Coulee Golf Bowl is a gorgeous nine-hole golf course in Onalaska, WI. As well as offering a challenging and fun course, they also have a bowling center and sports bar and grill that serves scrumptious meals, such as Cajun shrimp, pizza, and burgers. They’ve hosted everything from corporate events to birthday parties, making them the perfect venue. Visit their website to get an online tour of their course, or give them a call at (608) 781-1111 to learn their rates.