{"id":4800,"date":"2016-02-04T16:40:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T16:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports_psychology_blog\/?p=4800"},"modified":"2025-06-10T07:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:34:41","slug":"dufner-makes-great-shots-under-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/dufner-makes-great-shots-under-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Dufner Makes Great Shots Under Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shooting-under-pressure.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting Under Pressure in Golf\" class=\"wp-image-5557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shooting-under-pressure.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shooting-under-pressure-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pressure_In_Golf\"><\/span>Pressure In Golf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/dufner-makes-great-shots-under-pressure\/#Pressure_In_Golf\" >Pressure In Golf<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/dufner-makes-great-shots-under-pressure\/#If_you_want_to_develop_%E2%80%9Cnerves_of_steel%E2%80%9D_emulate_the_approach_of_clutch_PGA_players\" >If you want to develop \u201cnerves of steel\u201d emulate the approach of clutch PGA players.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/dufner-makes-great-shots-under-pressure\/#Golfers_Mental_Edge\" >Golfer&#8217;s Mental Edge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Every golfer desires to have \u201cnerves of steel\u201d when facing critical <strong>shots<\/strong>. But many golfers implode when faced with big shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questioning your ability to make shots and focusing on others&#8217; play makes your focus on the wrong objective in golf. Trying to be perfect causes golfers to <strong>choke<\/strong> at the most inopportune time&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_want_to_develop_%E2%80%9Cnerves_of_steel%E2%80%9D_emulate_the_approach_of_clutch_PGA_players\"><\/span>If you want to develop \u201cnerves of steel\u201d emulate the approach of clutch PGA players.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jason Dufner won his fourth PGA Tour title at the 2016 CareerBuilder Challenge while making critical shots on the last few holes including sinking the winning putt in a pressure-packed sudden-death playoff against David Lingmerth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dufner\u2019s ability to maintain his <strong>composure<\/strong> proved to be a huge advantage during the final round of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dufner made a miraculous par save on his second shot from the rocks on the par-3 17th hole to stay in contention for the victory. Dufner made that shot when he needed it most, \u201cIt was probably like a one in like 50 million that that ball ends up there [right near the cup].\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about that huge par save shot, Dufner provided some useful insight on the best mindset to <strong>handle pressure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DUFNER<\/strong>: <em>\u201cI think it\u2019s just the hard work I put in. I like those situation putts. It&#8217;s kind of like what we see in the Presidents Cup in match play. Because if I miss it, there&#8217;s no next putt, it doesn&#8217;t really matter. So I got real aggressive with my read, got real aggressive with my stroke, and I committed to it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DUFNER<\/strong>: <em>&#8220;I&#8217;m committed to the routine that I have before I hit putts, so it felt good to know that some of that work that I&#8217;ve been doing paid off in that type of situation. But I like those situations when there&#8217;s no, that&#8217;s the end game right there. You either make it or you miss it. There&#8217;s no, nothing else. So I usually do pretty good in those situations.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We can see six critical elements to Dufner&#8217;s ability to make \u201cbig\u201d shots:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation <\/strong>\u2013 You have to \u201cput in the hard work.\u201d Practice the same way you want to play. Create pressure situations and rehearse how you will respond to those shots under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go for it<\/strong> \u2013 You need to be aggressive and play to win. Get your mind off the negative things that could potentially happen and stay focused on the process or what you need to do to play the best shot right now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commit to shot<\/strong> \u2013 You need to choose a strategy and stick with it. Be decisive and act rather than overthink and play hesitantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-shot routine<\/strong> \u2013 You should have a consistent pre-shot routine that you perform prior to every shot. By settling into your pre-shot routine, you transition your focus from your \u201cthinking\u201d mind (focus on strategy) to total immersion in the process (the action of putting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust <\/strong>\u2013 You should have trust in your swing&#8230; especially because you have put in the work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy the challenge<\/strong> \u2013 The reason you golf is for the challenges it presents to you. Enjoy it! You will perform a lot better if you approach the shot with excitement instead of fear and apprehension.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you commit to putting in the mental work, you can improve your performance under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip for making great shots under pressure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop, practice, commit, and perform a consistent pre-shot routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your routine should include all aspects from the moment you approach the ball: from how grip your club, body alignment, taking your stance, waggles, eyeing target, cue words, deep breaths, and any other personal preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is <strong>consistency<\/strong> in both practice and tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your routine will help quiet your mind and immerse you in the action you are about to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Golfers_Mental_Edge\"><\/span>Golfer&#8217;s Mental Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/golfers-mental-edge20.jpg\" alt=\"Golf Psychology CD\" class=\"wp-image-4169\" style=\"width:228px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the <em>big sign<\/em> that <strong>your mental game is the weak link<\/strong> in your golf game? When you can\u2019t play consistently as well as when you play a practice or casual round\u2013or your <strong>range game<\/strong> is way better than your game on the course. If you suffer from <strong>lack of focus, low self-confidence, poor composure or other mental game obstacles on the course<\/strong>, you can\u2019t reach your true potential in golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<em> Golfer\u2019s Mental Edge 2.0<\/em> Audio and Workbook program is ideal for any <strong>amateur, collegiate, junior, and tour professional golfer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Golf coaches and instructors<\/strong> would also be wise to teach \u201c<em>The Golfer\u2019s Mental Edge 2.0<\/em>\u201d principles to their players. 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