What I Learned from Q-SchoolĪs I mentioned in the intro, I went to the Korn Ferry Q-school qualifying in August of 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you’re like 99% of people, the answer is a huge NO! To help you play with less stress, let me start with a quick story. But when has adding extra pressure on yourself actually made you play better? I know I’ve been guilty of this in the past as well. While all of these can contribute to higher scores, I think the biggest factor is the pressure that golfers put on themselves. So why is tournament golf so different than a normal round with friends? Is it the pin locations? The fast greens? Playing with strangers? Or something else? I hope this post will help you shoot better in tournaments but more importantly, have more fun as well. I’ve played in amateur events, mini-tour events, and even went to pre-qualifying Q-school for the Korn Ferry Tour in August of 2019.Īfter working with top instructors like Boyd Summerhays and even working with a top sports psychologist, it’s been a fun journey. I’ve played in all kinds of different events and experienced more “pressure” than I thought possible on the golf course. After competing in 100+ tournament rounds since 2016, I know I can help you improve your tournament round scoring average. While I can’t say I’ve “mastered” tournament golf, I’ve gotten a lot better over the past three years.
Yet, when most people sign up for a tournament at their home course, a wager with a friend, or a more formal event, things go sideways.įirst off, let me say I’m not judging at all. But for the most part, nothing has changed from a normal day, it’s still golf!
Sure, sometimes the course conditions are more challenging. It’s amazing how scratch amateur players (and even pros) can play so much worse in tournaments. Have you ever wondered why competitive golf feels so much harder than a normal round of golf?