After a round of golf almost all polite golfers say “I enjoyed playing golf with you today” while shaking hands with their partners. Do they really mean that? I would bet that almost 99 % of them were not satisfied at all with their games. They say it because this is what you are supposed to say at the end of the game. I will introduce you the following 7 easy mental and physical golf tips to save you strokes. Then you may really be able to enjoy your round and your companions.

Here are 7 easy mental and physical golf tips to save you strokes:

1. Sleep well the night before you tee off. Usually not enough sleep affects golfers’ mental and physical condition and causes them to make bad judgments or uncoordinated movements. A good night sleep will save you strokes.

2. Stretch your body and loosen your muscles before you tee off. Before you make a big movement of your body, you need some preparation exercises like hitting a few balls on the driving range. This simple task will help prevent injuries and may save you strokes in the first couple holes.

3. Take time to prepare each shot. Socializing with your partners is an integral a part of your golf game, but be aware of your turn and think of your next shot before you execute. Identify your aiming spot and take dead aim are the most important golf tips to save your strokes, as the famous teacher Harvey Penick has said.

4. Breathe deeply a few times after you made a bad shot. Taking deep breaths slows your brain function down and makes you calm. This simple action eliminates the chain reaction of bad shots and you may have a chance to recover from a previous bad shot.

5. Eat a snack and drink water during the game. Eating and drinking refreshes your body mentally and physically, and reduces the simple mistakes caused by fatigue.

6. Eat good nutritious food every day. You must be mentally and physically strong to have stamina for 18 holes of golf just like any other sports. Consuming good nutritious food keeps your body strong and ready for action.

7. Take good and complete nutritional supplements every day. Because of environmental pollution and soil depletion in our modern world, it is necessary to supplement our diet no matter how much good nutritional food you eat every day.

One mental mistake may cost you a chance to win. A lack of physical stamina may throw off every swing. If you recall the last game you have played, one little mistake probably had cost you a few strokes

I hope these 7 mental and physical golf tips will save you strokes. Then you can genuinely mean it when you say to your playing partners “I had a wonderful time playing with you today.”