1st Tee Nerves can affect anybody, from the new golfer to the seasoned professional. Even Tiger Woods admits that he often becomes extremely nervous when he walks onto that first tee.

It’s absolutely ok to be nervous, we just need to learn how to cope with those feelings, which are both mental and physical. Steve Gannon of Aussie Golf Pros takes you through some effective techniques to help you hit that first shot of the day. We can’t stop you from feeling those jitters, nor would we want to, but we can help you prepare better for that first tee shot.

Visualisation is a big part of your mental preparation. All of the great golf professionals of the modern era use visualisation to help them achieve the desired results. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods often refer to ‘going to the movies’ or ‘hitting to a picture’ before the shot. This builds confidence and self-belief.

It’s important to be aware of the various hazards, which await an errant drive. However, we don’t let those hazards interfere with the process of visualising a well-struck, accurate tee shot flying down the middle of the fairway.

When going through your pre-shot routine, rehearse the feel of the swing you would like to achieve. Align your mental imagery with the physical process of the swing.

Your point of focus is also vitally important to your performance from the tee and in fact, all of your golf shots. The ultimate external focus of attention is the target. The target needs to be at the forefront of your mind as you stand over the ball, ready to hit that drive. That target should be very specific and as small as possible. It could be a branch on a tree, a distant landmark or a patch of grass. Make your targets laser-focused and enjoy hitting your tee shots straighter.


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0:00 - 1st Tee Nerves
0:27 - Visualise The Shot
1:03 - Rehearse The Swing
2:03 - Be Aware Of Hazards
2:39 - Focus On The Target




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