A professional was preparing for his big tournament which had masses of prestige and masses of money if he won.

He visited the course two months before the big event and played several rounds. During these rounds he took note of what shots he might have to play that were particular for this course.

For example, he might find himself at the bottom of a steep bank on one side of a green, where he had missed the green.

He must get out from under trees perhaps with very little back swing possible. He must, at times, fade or draw his tee shots, he must decide where he would hit a driver or a three wood off the tee. Point is he made notes of all these odd shots.

Then he went away to practice them.

This is good thinking, and probably accepted practice you might say. However, how often do you take notes of the shots that have let you down during a round of golf?

What is more, do you spend a great deal of time practising them? If you are like most of us, you don