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The person I'm playing with collapsed for three holes in a row. Their expression is grim.
I want to tell you something, but I don't know what to say.
So, they usually say this: "It's okay, just relax and hit."
However, that advice is often not helpful.
01Helpless words
| A common saying | Why is it a burden? |
|---|---|
| Hit with ease | He knows he's putting too much force into it. But even knowing it, he can't help it. |
| "Lift your head" | I only give advice when asked. |
| You played well earlier | It sounds like you're saying you can't play right now. |
| That's a slice. | It is a well-known fact. |
| Silence without a word | I'm actually more worried about it. |
You can see the common thread, right? It's all about shots.
What a broken person needs is not technical advice.
02A word that resonates
- I don't talk about shots.Please change the subject.
- I brush it off lightly.Something like "I was like that last time too" is enough.
- I will talk about the next hole.To look ahead, like "The next hole was short."
The best thing to do is to act as if nothing happened and behave as usual.
If you try to comfort them, they end up thinking, 'Did I really play that badly?'
03I only give advice when asked.
This is the most important thing.
Don't say anything until I ask, "What's wrong with me?"
No matter how accurate the point is, if you don't ask, it becomes nagging.
And even if you are asked, it is better to answer like this.
- Please tell me just one thing. If you tell me three, it gets even more tangled up.
- Please speak loudly. Something like, "I think the rhythm is a bit fast."
- Do not try to correct during a round ([[LINK:L10]] Part)
If you try to fix your swing during a round, you'll fall apart for the remaining holes.
"Let's meet at the practice range next time" is a good way to wrap things up.
04When you hit it well, be sure
The reaction when you hit well is actually more important than when you collapse.
- Reacts immediately"Good shot!" That one word makes the day good.
- SpecificallyLike "That approach was good."
- Parna birdie is a mustDon't give in. This is the moment I've been waiting for.
- I look at other people's good shotsIf you only look at your own ball, you'll miss it.
Don't hold back on the "good shot." It doesn't cost anything, after all.
The recipient feels good throughout the round.
05When I broke down
There are also opposite situations. In that case, it is easier if you do it like this.
- Just laugh and say, "Why am I acting like this today?" It keeps the atmosphere from getting heavy.
- Don't feel sorry. Your companions don't mind.
- If you need advice, please ask first. Then feel free to tell me.
If you freeze up on your own, your companions will feel more uncomfortable.
[[LINK:L07]] Use the 30-second reset to clear the hole and go to the next hole.
06What lingers longer than the score
What you remember a month after a round isn't how many strokes you took that day.
I'm talking about what the atmosphere was like that day.
I remember the days when I felt comfortable with the person I played with more than the days when I played well.
And that person gets invited again.
In the next part, I will cover the shaded rest areas and dining spots.
