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LowerScoreGolf.com Weekly Ezine Feb. 28/05

In this edition:

Tour Results, Schedules, and News:

In case anybody cares, David Toms was masterful on the weekend on his way to an easy victory at the Accenture World Match Play. While none of the big names made it to the weekend (not unusual at this event) David Toms was machine-like in his steamrolling victory over Chris DiMarco. Toms made it look so easy with his calm demeaner and velvety tempo both Saturday and Sunday. He showed why I consider him one of the top five mental players in the world.

Geoff Ogilvy won in Tucson in a playoff over Kevin Na and Mark Calcavecchia.

Phil Mickelson takes the West Coast Swing with his two victories and now the PGA Tour moves to the East Coast and battles the Blue Monster at Doral this week.

On the Champions Tour, rain suspended the finish on the east coast this week as they hope to finish on Monday with Morris Hatalsky one shot ahead of Hale Irwin.

Jennifer Rosales was victorious in Hawaii at the first full-field event on the LPGA Tour. Annika Sorenstam was not in the field.

Peter O'Malley won on the Nationwide Tour in Australia.

PGA Tour:

2005 WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship: Click here for full field results

Championship Match

Chris DiMarco
David Toms 6 and 5 F

Consolation Match

Retief Goosen 20 holes F
Ian Poulter

2005 Chrysler Classic of Tucson:

1. Calcavecchia, Mark -19
1. Na, Kevin -19
1. Ogilvy, Geoff -19
4. Stricker, Steve -18
5. Barron, Doug -17
6. Baddeley, Aaron -16
6. Geiberger, Brent -16
6. Mayfair, Billy -16
9. Briggs , Danny -15
9. Fischer, Todd -15
9. Glover, Lucas -15
9. Maria Olazabal, Jose -15
9. Ogilvie, Joe -15
9. Stadler, Kevin -15
9. Stiles, Darron -15
9. Sutherland, Kevin -15

European Tour:
2005 WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship click here for results

Champion's Tour:
2005 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am click here for results

Nationwide Tour:
2005 ING New Zealand PGA Championship click here for results

LPGA Tour:
2005 SBS Open at Turtle Bay click here for results

For full field scores and stats on all the tours, go to PGA Tour.com.

Upcoming Events:

PGA tour:

European Tour:

2005 Dubai Desert Classic
Mar 3-6
Emirates Golf Course
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Defending: Mark O'Meara
Purse: $1,889,193 ($314,865 to winner)

Champion's Tour:

2005 SBC Classic
Mar 11-13
Valencia Country Club
Valencia, California
Defending: Gil Morgan
Purse: $1,500,000 ($225,000 to winner)

Nationwide Tour:

2005 Chitimacha Louisiana Open presented by Dynamic Ind
Mar 24-27
Le Triomphe Country Club
Broussard, Louisiana
Defending: Jimmy Walker
Purse: $450,000 ($81,000 to winner)

LPGA Tour:

2005 MasterCard Classic
Mar 4-6
BosqueReal Country Club
Mexico City, Mexico
Defending: Inaugural Event
Purse: $1,200,000

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Tip of the week:

First Tee Jitters: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
Peak Performance Sports

A tee shot is tough enough, but even more difficult when this is your first shot of the day and you think everyone in the clubhouse is watching. The first tee shot can often make or break a round for some golfers because it sets up your performance on the first hole and thus affects your attitude the rest of the day. First tee jitters can turn a straightforward shot into the most difficult shot you'll hit all day.

Two different types of first tee jitters exits. The first is the friendly kind of butterflies characterized by excitement and anticipation. This is a good feeling of anticipation of the start of the round. The pros often experience these butterflies and interpret them as instrumental to good golf. These jitters dissipate after the first shot or during the first hole you play.

The second kind of first tee jitters are the ones that make you have a sinking feeling in the pit of your gut. Your mind races, heart rate accelerates, palms sweat, muscles tighten, and you are afraid of embarrassment of hitting a bad shot or shooting a high number.

The first kind of jitters is normal and helpful to your performance-you will focus better under this state. Most pros welcome the first tee jitters. The second type of jitters can be detrimental to your game. The second type or bad jitters do not leave you after the first shot or hole and often cause you to top or shank that first shot. You are anxious and scared for several holes and you can't settle down and get into your normal game.

If you experience "bad" jitters, the first step is to identify and address your specific fears. What are the possible fears you might entertain before the first tee shot? Here is a list of the most common that players report:

· Fear of embarrassment-you don't want to look stupid in front of others.
· Fear of social approval-fear of others judging you negatively.
· Fear of hitting a bad shot-don't want to get off to a bad start.
· Fear of losing the match-afraid to lose the game to a rival or shooting a high number.
· Fear of not playing up to your own expectations-tired of the frustration from not achieving your capabilities.
· Fear of not being respected as a golfer-worry about how other will perceive you as a person and golfer.

As you can tell, most fears about the first tee shot come from worry about what other people think about you or your concerns about playing poorly. I would prefer that you adopt a more rational philosophy to dispute your own, often irrational, fears. For example, tackle your own fears by telling yourself that one shot is not going to make others judge you or your golf game. What's the worst thing that can happen if you hit a bad shot in front of a friend? A true friend will still be one regardless of hitting one poor tee shot. Next month, I will discuss some more ideas for dealing with the first tee jitters that harm your game.

This article was based on Dr. Cohn's Book, "Going Low: How to Break Your Individual Scoring Barrier."

Dr. Patrick J. Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with golfers of all levels including PGA and LPGA Tour players. Visit Peaksports.com to gain access to over 400 exclusive mental game articles, audio programs, and interviews with athletes and coaches to enhance your golf potential: http://www.peaksports.com/membership

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SEAN HARDER

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