Once I had broken down the problem areas and had a plan to deal with them such as taking an iron on a tight par four that is stroke index 1 for a reason and being happy with a 5 rather than annoyed at a 7, things started to click into place to the point that only a couple of weekends ago I managed to shoot a relaxed net 64, 9 over, to cut my handicap to 13.6.

The believe in my ability and trust in the plan all lead to a very satisfying round where even a couple of shots were left out there. I would have to say thought that there is still work to do on my control of this as the mind started to waiver towards the green on the 16th knowing I was on for a good score. Trying to keep focused on the shot in hand as I had done all round became difficult due to the distraction of potentially and ultimately winning the monthly medal. The breathing helped and clear clarification between thinking and playing ensured a par on the last and a big sigh of relieve.

The problem I have now is that there are now a whole new set of plans required for some holes due to the reduction in shots. It is exciting getting a nice cut in the handicap but do you recommend a change in the level of process and planning you describe above as I get lower or do the same principles apply no matter what level I am aspiring to? I feel I need to step up a gear.

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