Golf-The 20 Second Game

Golf the 20 second game, also referred to as the Ready, Set, Go model is a fresh new insight the time it takes to address the golf ball, set up and make a swing. You no longer have to concentrate for the 4-5 hours it typically takes to play the game. The storyline uses sequencing, swing cues and the magic of three for easy recall to learning this new strategy. Together with the fundamentals of golf they allow the golfer to easily introduce consistency into the game, and this is what leads to improving and better scoring.

When it comes to scoring better, what you focus on and when you focus are the two most significant factors to consistency and improving in the game of golf. The title for this article comes from the name of a book I wrote when I received my Mater Black Belt Six Sigma Certificate from Villanova University in 2007. The storyline uses Six Sigma as an improvement model to improve the time it takes to actually play the game, more importantly improving the process of the address, set up and full swing-removing the variances that cause inconsistency in bad golf swings.

We've all play a round that took over 5 hours to play. Truth be told, it really only takes 20-30 minutes to actually play, and it only takes 20 seconds to play golf in what we call the moment of truth- ready, set, go. That's how long it requires us to address the golf ball, set up and make your shot. Concentrate and focus on the right key elements, in the proper order in those twenty seconds and the rest of a round is now meant to enjoy.

Reducing the time a round takes to play into a 20 second game covers the time improvement storyline. You can't possibly concentrate and focus for the full 4-5 hours it takes anyway. Grinding for that amount of time wastes both physical and mental energy. When it comes to playing good golf, you need your physical energy and your mind fresh, alert and clear of any thoughts, other then being in the present moment and aware of what you are doing.

The 20 second game has another unique premise to it. Each 20 second game should be played as if it was its own tournament. Play each and every 20 second game with that intention and make a good swing to win the game. There is no more important shot in the golf- than the next one.

The three components that make up the game are: 1. Ready- for addressing the ball 2. Set- for the set up position 3. Go- for the full swing.

The 2nd element is all about improvement and eliminating the variances that cause inconsistency. Here are a few of the unique techniques it utilizes. It applies the importance of proper sequencing combined with the key basics of golf for each ready, set, go positions. Then you attach a simple system such as the magic of three to recall the keys when you need them, similar to a check list pilots use each and every time they fly. A trigger brings up the proper sequence when you need it, so you give have a good chance to produce the make the best shot possible. This brings consistency into golf and consistency is all about improving and better scoring.

You can't talk about consistency without a brief review the mental aspect of the game. The mental game is a two sided coin. How many times have you heard, you think too hard, then other times, you don't think or concentrate enough? Thinking and concentrating is a double sided coin that can work for you, or against you. Since the mental game is so important to golf, let's look at the mental game through another related avenue.

Meditation is the real key and what plays a contributing role to consistency when it comes to the mental game. In order to play well you have to be both physically relaxed and mentally clear of any thoughts in your head. Mediation drills and exercises help you to learn how to relax and more importantly, how to clear your head quickly so you are in the present moment and ready to swing the club. By practicing meditation drills and exercises, awareness leads to better focus and concentration.

The complete strategy is fairly extensive, but I will give you a short example of how to actually play the 20 second game using the ready, set, go model. After your practice swing, you go through the address position swing cues that you properly sequenced and say the trigger word that recalls these cues. Then you move into the set position and do the same thing.

Finally you recall the trigger that leads to the moment of truth-the go position- the full swing. Here is an example of exactly how to do it. After going through the steps in the sequencing process you have determined you need to focus and concentrate on your Head- to keep it behind the ball; your right Arm to keep it tucked to your side and you want a world class Finish. You develop a swing cue and trigger. Like: I HAF (for have)to do this to make a great swing to bring up the cues for steadying the head, tucking the right arm to the body and making a finish to the full swing.

This is a brief synopsis for the fundamentals of this new insight and theory for the 20 seconds it takes to play the game. To be really good at it, you need to understand all the tools, techniques and strategies that for the complete process.

Golf the 20 second game is easy to learn and even easier to use. Playing golf in the 20 seconds it takes will help you become more consistent and this comprehensive strategy will lead to improving and scoring better in the game of golf!!!

Best of luck using the 20 second game and good luck with improving and scoring. It's time to relax and enjoy the time a round takes without thinking all day and coming home tired. The game has can be scored by keeping track of each 20 second game: greens in regulation, drives in fairway and putts.

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