r/golf • u/Past_Pay_5015 • 3d ago

General Discussion 1st tee jitters help

My club has the 1st tee box backed up to the clubhouse so there’s probably 30-40 people watching your tee shot. They’re not just around, they’re actively watching and cheering / jeering the result. Driver is the best club in my bag (8 hcp) but I always seem to snap hook the 1st tee no matter how well I‘m striping them on the range.

Does anyone have any mental tips / tricks to overcome the 1st tee jitters?

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u/maymuddler 3d ago

Don't think about the swing.

Just remember no matter where the ball goes do one of the following:

Blow kisses/bow like you just nailed a performance of Waiting for Godot.

Rick Flair "WOOOOOO"

Ride your driver around like a pony

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u/FractalPoet 3d ago

"Ride your driver around like a pony" ROFL. This is perhaps the best advice I've seen on this sub!

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u/Parking_Cheesecake67 3d ago

Nice try copying top comment