PGA Tour Professional Arron Oberholser

Do you have expectations when you step up to the first tee? According to touring professional Arron Oberholser, if you're thinking about how you did last round, then you won't perform well and you won't enjoy yourself. If you feel pressure to perform at a higher level than where you are, you have to understand that pressure is what happens to an unprepared athlete. If you don't practice or train like you're in a competition, don't compete. If you want to compete in golf, then practice. A coach is necessary when you want to play to a certain level. We've talked to so many golf instructors on GOLF SMARTER who want you to believe that they can get you to the next level, but from this professional's perspective, you may be taking the fun out of the game. Golf is a game and it's meant to be fun, so give yourself a break. There's a new discussion posted this week on our GOLF SMARTER group at facebook.com, join the conversation, share your thoughts, videos, and photos. This week's quote was provided by Tim Musson of Newark, Nottinghamshire in the UK. From a list of the Top 10 smart ass responses by caddies a golfer complains "I'd move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course." And the caddy responds with: "Try heaven, you've already moved most of the earth. * Send us your favorite golf quote to use at the end of the program. We'll give you credit, too. Click on "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarter.com and use "Quote" as your subject. * Let us know what you thought of this program and the content of GOLF SMARTER. We read and respond to your feedback.