To improve your golf, consider changing your mind instead of your swing.

If you’re looking for a better mental game, two areas are important: (1) the ability to operate in present time and (2) understanding that process is more important than product.

Take one shot at a time. If you think, “the last time I had this shot I pulled it,” you’re operating in the past. Thinking “if I don’t make this putt, I’ll lose the hole,” you’re in the future.

Either way, such mind-time jumping detracts from your chance to enjoy the process of golf. Apply the adage: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, enjoy the moment.”