Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf presents a powerful 3-step mental reset to help golfers recover from bad shots instantly. By using 'brush it off' triggers, sensory awareness to clear the canvas, and the 'ghost swing' rehearsal, players can stop compounding errors and regain their natural consistency.
Immediately release negative energy after a bad shot using a physical trigger like a ground tap or a deep exhale.
Shift focus to your physical environment (sensory awareness) to gain perspective and lower tension before the next shot.
Avoid technical swing thoughts during the reset; focus on abstract cues like 'smooth' or 'balanced finish' instead.
Use a 'ghost swing' rehearsal to program the feel and movement you want to execute over the ball.
Prevent compounding mistakes by refusing to overcomplicate the solution to a previous error.