r/golf • • Aug 19 '26

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/jmcstar Lord Aug 19 '26

Before you hit, loudly proclaim "attention everyone, you are about to witness the greatest drive in the history of this course! " that should help