Concentration is key to playing and scoring well in golf. So much so, a lot of professional players have mental coaches that help them train to increase concentration. When you compare golf to other professional sports it is easy to see why concentration and focus are so important. Golf takes four to four and a half hours to play, without any halftimes or intermissions, and although sometimes you’d like to, you can’t call for a timeout.
So, as you train for the physical side of the sport and eat healthy to support your physical training, it is also important that you eat to help support the mental side, and in particular, concentration. Have you ever wondered why some days it is easier to focus on things? Or have you ever had trouble focusing for long periods? Well, there is a good chance your diet may have something to do with that.
Now, it is not always possible to clear your mind of all the other things you have going on in your life, but there are some things that you can eat that might help to keep your head in the game. Much like our previous two articles, this is not just a one day diet fix; you need to embrace this as a lifestyle change.
Blueberries, green tea, avocado, fatty fish, dark chocolate and nuts, were some of the key foods to consume when we were looking at improving our stamina. Coincidentally, you will find that they may also help with your concentration.
It’s funny, for all the years I was at Glen Abbey and feeding the PGA tour professionals, I often found some of their food requests odd. Sometimes when making the request they would say it was a “diet” that they were on, or others would say it was a “ritual”.
At the time I thought that these guys were on some weird diets and really what was the point. Now I realize that healthy eating habits aren’t just about weight maintenance; they can also be a key contributor to how well you play the game.
Research has shown now more than ever before, that you shouldn’t underestimate what a healthy diet can do to help you be at your best. With that being said, it’s certainly not only diet that will help you play better. Practice, lessons and equipment are all factors that will help you play your best, and the truth is most of us wouldn’t think twice about investing in a new club or spending a little extra time at the range. So, why not go all the way and invest in the biggest part of your game – you!
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