One of the keys to golf (and life) is to know yourself. This was apparent with Garrett Willis when he won last week in Texas to secure his PGA Tour Card for 2010.
He told me that his focus for the day was to take his time. Walk slow. Don’t be in a rush. Why was this key for him? Because he is one of the fastest players/thinkers you’ll ever meet and he knows himself. He knows the last thing he wants coming down the stretch is to be waiting on every shot. As he put it, “standing there, tapping my foot, waiting for the guy in front of me”.
SO, he took his sweet time and he didn’t have to wait and that was one less thing for him to worry about. Plus when you’re in the final group, there is pretty much no where to go, so why not take your time.
Once you know yourself (and your objective about it) you can create a plan of action for the best results.
John Novosel Jr. is the Co-Creator of Tour Tempo. Tour Tempo is the best selling book published by Doubleday and is a 5 star app for iOS. In addition to TT, he has patented or co-patented 4 swing training aids. He recently authored Tour Tempo Force, which hit #1 on Apple books for all sports.
He has given thousands of ’speed lesson’s to golfers of all abilities from Major Champions thru beginners. He also walks the walk, at 52 years old he produces swing speeds over 130 mph and has competed in long drive events, his longest drive in competition is 402 yards.
John has presented his concepts on Tempo, Speed and Power around the globe including seminars with PGA Sweden, PGA Holland, PGA Germany, PGA of America, the World Golf Fitness Summit and many others.
He has certifications with TPI, SSC Golf, and has his own certification program for Tour Tempo Speed Instructors.