Staying Focused During the Round

In this, the second of a three part series on managing competitive play, we learn about some of the keys to avoid late round fatigue

Your water consumption should be consistent throughout the round (Photo 2). If you feel thirsty you’re already becoming dehydrated. If it’s hot, make sure you have a drink on every tee at least. Even if it’s not too hot and you don’t think you’ve lost that much in the way of fluid, you should still take on water every hole. Watch any pro tournament and regardless of the temperatures, those guys are constantly keeping themselves hydrated. They’re pros for a reason. You might want to copy their swings, but you’ll do well to copy their on-course nutrition practices.

The Pro’s Final Thought
Every time you go to the course, regardless of the type of round you’re going to play, make sure you pack your bag with two pieces of fruit, two nutrition bars and a bottle of water, which you’ll need to refill throughout. Before a morning or afternoon tee time, make sure you have a balanced breakfast or lunch, and arrive at the first tee fully hydrated. Follow this simple formula and you’ll have much more energy during your round, which, crucially, will keep those wasted shots to a minimum.

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