John Hamarik's Tips of The Trades - Advice from a PGA Pro.

What it takes to be a champion!

The Champions have an above average ability to Focus.
That is, they can narrow their focus the shot at hand more easily than other Tour players. This focus is both internal and external. They are not as easily distracted by external distractions or internal thoughts.

The Champions are above average in Abstract Thinking.
They are capable of more complex thinking and can handle more variables mentally.

The Champions are more Emotionally Stable.
They react less to bad results or poor swings than others.

The Champions have above average Dominance.
They will take more risks to give opportunities to score. They are not overly dominant, taking too much risk. They will seldom get defensive and take too little risk.

The Champions are more Tough-Minded than the average player.
They see adversity and bad bounces as challenges to be overcome. They are more selfish on the golf course.

The Champions have above average Self-Confidence.
This enables them to survive the natural ups and downs of a Tour player's career and development. It also helps them avoid deep slumps.

The Champions are more Self-Sufficient than the average player.
They prefer to make their own decisions on the golf course. They will listen to a caddy, but the final decision is theirs.

The Champions play with more below average levels of Tension.
The Champions have learned to maintain their level of tension so that they can concentrate and focus without inhibiting their physical skills, their touch and feel. Most golfers are over aroused for competition.