How Sally The LPGA Tour Player Got Her Game Back. Part 2

Yes coach its been six weeks. And the good news is that I’ve been playing a lot better thanks to you.”

“I’m sorry Sally, but I can’t take the credit for your good play, it was all because of you.”

“Well, I’ll agree to disagree with you on that one coach. Suffice to say I’m surprised because it’s the best I’ve played for a long time. I made the cut in my last four tournaments, and I finished in the top 10 twice.”

“You shouldn’t be surprised that you can play like that Sally because you have played well and won in the past, so why not again?”

“I don’t know coach, I guess I was surprised because with all the struggle, I’ve been used to people prodding and critiquing my swing—especially when I didn’t play good. It’s what I got used to.

​“Sure Sally, you had become very good at telling a particular story to yourself, and anyone else who would listen about a golfer named Sally who has struggled for a long time with her game. So how was that going for you?...”

“Well, not good.”

​“That’s right, you got really good at learning how to not play very well. You also got good at learning how to sabotage any success that potentially could happen to you Sally.

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