Paralasys by Analasys

Once I select my club, I try to think about nothing at all.  I sometimes get stupid thou ghts in there while standing over the ball, like "don't go left" or "damn, that beer cart lady was cute". Sometimes, I close my eyes and breathe deeply to clear out the intruders rather than step back and start over.

I just focus on the target and try to make sure I'm aligned properly.  I agree with Jack's method of focusing on a spot some three feet or so in front of the ball to help with alignment.  Sometimes I forget.  Funny thing: I don't remember the last time I missed left because of misalignment.  I'm a rightie.

When I'm putting, same thing.  Think about nothing other than focusing on the line and speed required to get the ball in the hole.

The range is where you think about swing thoughts.  On the course, you think about getting the ball on the fairway, then getting the ball on the green, then getting the ball in the hole.

I NEVER think about work.  Don't have to worry about that part when I'm playing.

My only thought is, "Wow, this tit feels great!!"

That is from my old pro at the country club growing up.  He told me to grip the club like a tit...not too firm but not too soft.

My primary swing thought is about the line of flight and the target.  I've always believed that if your mind can draw it up your body can produce the correct result.  To me it's kinda like throwing darts.  You focus on the target and not the technique.  Sometimes my swing thought is down the line.  Keep the back of my left hand moving toward the target with a flat left wrist.  In putting to me is about seeing the ball going in the hole in my mind.  I"m very much a feel player and putter so I try not to clutter up my brain with a lot of technique unless I'm a bit wild.

Now when my swing feels like (as Tin Cup said) an unfolding lawn chair.... I'm usually just trying to put a band aid on the swing.  Then it depends on whether I'm missing left or right.... my misses are almost always left because I draw the ball naturally.  I can slice one but it's really hard for me to hit a controlled power fade.  Wish I had that one but I guess my brain just doesn't like right.