”It is no exaggeration to say Lee Westwood has two weeks to save his Ryder Cup career. Two more poor performances, at the Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio this week and the USPGA Championship that follows, will surely bring to an end a proud record of continuous service dating back to his debut in 1997” (Daily Mail 29/7/2014)
Of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinion – and when it comes to Golf, plenty of people don’t hold back from giving theirs.
But what must it feel like to be excluded from one of golfing’s major and most exciting events (in fact, excluded from any team event – in sport, or in the workplace) – and be publicly slammed?
…..well a golfer can go one of two ways.
1. Feel uncomfortable with the growing pressure, do your best but be prepared for the announcement (and intimidating press interviews), inevitably losing some confidence along the way.
2. Come out fighting – ignore the talk (what do they know anyway?). You know what’s in your head, and you know what you are capable of. It’s about time you ‘socked it’ in the face of the doubters. The skill is there, your head has to join it.
Those passionate about golf just want to see the SPIRIT of a winner, because a top performance is never too far behind it.
The Ryder Cup is more than just a golf tournament. It’s about team work, team spirit,team support …and pride.
The more support you give out, the more likely you will get it back.
So for any golfer who is desperate to be in the Ryder Cup team (let’s face it, if you’re not desperate, you shouldn’t even consider it) – now is the time to rise up to the challenge. The challenge of proving that you are a worthy team mate, and can ‘cut the mustard’ when it counts.
Sod the comments, listen only to yourself – and tell yourself that you can make the difference.
Confidence comes from within. Find yours.
Amana
Straightforward, straight talking coach.