We are golfers and not often called the smartest athletes on the planet.

We invest in state-of-the-art technology to play a game that is constantly frustrating and downright demoralizing. We use tees, have perfect lies in the fairway and putt on greens as smooth as glass. Our golf balls sit stationary, yet we manage more mishits than solid strikes.

The problem?

Too many negative thoughts infiltrate our heads: `Don't lose rhythm, cast it, fail to release, hook, slice, push or pull it.'

The solution is not complicated. Disconnect your brain from your shoulders and play like you did as a child. Maintain a no-fear attitude and play without any technical thoughts. Watch your confidence rise as your handicap falls. You'll be surprised at how relaxed you can be when you walk off the golf course.

Play well.