The Simple Two-Question Pre-Shot Routine That FINALLY Helped Me Break 90
Cameron O'Neal demonstrates a simple two-question mental pre-shot routine based on the book 'Golf Beneath the Surface' by Raymond Prior. By asking if a good shot is possible and accepting that a bad outcome might occur, golfers can play with more commitment and less fear. This framework helped O'Neal stay calm under pressure and successfully break 90 on camera.
Ask 'Is it possible to hit a good shot?' and 'Is it possible I don't get the outcome I want?' before every swing.
Practice radical acceptance: a bad shot or missed fairway is just a situation to be dealt with, not a personal failure.
Use your breath as an anchor to return to the present moment when you feel rushed or frustrated by slow play.
Shift from a 'survival mindset' (trying to avoid bad shots) to a 'commitment mindset' (focusing on the target).
Ignore external validation; the opinions of others (or commenters) do not define your skill or worth as a golfer.
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