I’ve Never Played Better Golf Until Doing What World #1 Golfers Do Before Every Shot

Jerome Rufin breaks down a 5-step pre-shot and post-shot routine inspired by world #1 golfers to build consistency and mental clarity. The routine covers target selection, 4-1-4 breathing visualization, swing feel rehearsal, thought-free execution, and constructive post-shot evaluation.

• Decide on your exact target and target distance before stepping into the ball.
• Use a 4-1-4 breathing routine (in for 4s, hold for 1s, out for 4s) while maintaining focus on the target.
• Rehearse the feel and swing length for your target distance rather than focusing on mechanical swing thoughts.
• Commit completely to the shot with zero mechanical thoughts once taking your final step to address the ball.
• Use a post-shot routine to imprint positive feedback or learn from outcomes with a growth mindset.

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