I find it really helpful to prepare mentally both before each round of golf and to review the good shots afterwards. Both ingrain the positive. That's what you want.

Instead of being on your cell phone in the car or thinking about what still has to be done at home or at the office, spend your pre-game moments remembering some of your great shots of the past. Research has proven that your brain and body react the same way -- through sensory recall -- as they do through an actual experience.

Of course, you have your share of bad shots. We all do (even touring professionals). But those aren't important. Instead, you want to put your attention on your very best shots, because what you focus on grows. Just like a plant grows when it gets plenty of sunshine, water and minerals. It thrives. So will your game.

Shine your light on "the feel" of a great drive, and your Subconscious Mind and body will start the recall. Sense where your arms are as you turn back. How does your body feel as you load up to pull the trigger? Hear the whoosh and click as you accelerate through the ball with a nice, smooth tempo. Picture your best iron shot when the ball soared in the air and landed close to the pin. Hear the click of your ball as it dropped in the cup for a birdie.

If you have practice time before you tee off, you'll have so much more confidence because you've been focusing on what a great golfer you are.

On the way home after your game, run through the round in your Mind. Again, focus on the wonderful experience of your great shots. Forget the clunkers and skulls. They were mistakes. Compliment yourself on how well you did. Notice that what you pictured before the round actually showed up.

The more you emphasize what's good about your game, the more the bad shots will gradually diminish. You want to build your confidence and get it way down inside of you. Think about buying my audio CD set, "Own the Zone." It will help you build that confidence.

And if you have "Own the Zone," but haven't listened for a while, dust it off and listen to it before or after your next round.

Many golfers have written to me about the exciting improvement in their game! I never tire of these stories, so please keep sending them! They help me better understand how to fine-tune my program.

I'm a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with offices here in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can call me toll-free at 1-866-662-0939 or you can email me here or from my website, www.OwnTheZoneGolf.com.