[Yoda]

. . . Golf is the three legged tripod that involves technical skill, physical and mental ability. To play at the top levels and win championships, all three legs must be solid and balanced.

In the past 18 months of my coaching life on the PGA TOUR, I have been privileged to spend time with experts in what can be characterized as the mental game. As a result, I now insist that my students keep a Performance Journal, a written log that lists their daily objective, the results obtained, and a 'flag' for desired immediate performance improvements. At the bottom of each page, the student daily affirms -- in writing -- to a longer-term goal that gives us both something to shoot for. All events are chronicled, from the routine practice session to the competitive round in a national championship.

At some point, we will produce a commercial version of the journal for the benefit of our members. Its principles did not originate in psychology; instead, they originated at the top levels of athletic performance. Bottom line, the journal is specifically designed to help you develop a new competitive self image and to avoid gagging as you achieve your next level.

In short, our journal will carry a warning label . . .

For Winners Only.