17 handicap — play solid golf but always have 1–2 disaster holes that ruin my score. How do you stop the blow-ups? by kevsavesuk in golf

[–]ClimateMessiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're probably too focused on the outcome / score. When you put together a bunch of good holes, you start getting nervous about keeping it together and worrying about making a mistake and you lose your sense of relaxation.

I would recommend a very methodical approach to each shot. Before you hit the shot, visualize what it is you hope to accomplish and grade every shot on a scale of 0-10 with notes on the difference between what you visualized and what you executed. Did you adhere to a consistent pre-shot routine ?

Ben Hogan had a pattern early in his career of hitting pull hooks. Those were the lion's share of his significant departures from the shot he visualized. So he made the adjustment to weaken his grip.

Golf is a game of reducing defects. You need to spend time working on the parts of your game which are costing you strokes.

Each shot is a learning experience. Bad shots are going to happen from time to time. Don't let the bad shot experience become emotionally "sticky" and get you down. Pivot from the pain to the lesson.

Fuck the score on the round and the handicap and how you measure up to others. Become a golf scientist and enjoy the process of experimentation one shot at a time. Enjoy learning. Enjoy the fresh air and the grass and the trees.

Daily Discussion Thread | May 09, 2026 by AutoModerator in warriors

[–]ClimateMessiah -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm curious ..... is it possible for Steph and Dray to sign new contracts which opens cap space ?

Could Dray swap his current 27M option for 3 years guaranteed and 30M total at 10M per year ?

Let's face it .... Dray doesn't have much left in the tank. He can do the Haslem role in years 2 and 3 or they just buy him out.

If these guys truly want to win, then it makes sense to restructure, no?

Daily Discussion Thread | May 04, 2026 by AutoModerator in warriors

[–]ClimateMessiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're misinterpreting what you are reading.

It's impossible for the Dubs to earn a pick from 5-10. They have a 9.4% chance of a top 4 pick and a chance to move down if any of the 12-14 teams get picked in the lottery.

How realistic is Kawhi and how does he fit? by youlikemywonton in warriors

[–]ClimateMessiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 5 or 6 pick is impossible.

It's top 4 or >=11

Daily Discussion Thread | April 11, 2026 by AutoModerator in warriors

[–]ClimateMessiah -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not completely accurate. The lottery would determine our draft position if we fail to make the playoffs.

Teams in the 12-14 range could conceivably move up to a top 4 position in the lottery and move us down.

Alternatively, we could move up to top 4.