I figured out a visualization technique today. It was a method for the putting greens (not sure if it works for chipping or the full swing yet) that I had used a couple years ago when I first started playing (2004).

The method was what I am now officially dubbing "ghost putting".

The approach is what I will be using for my routine from here on out.

Okay, so basically what I do is stand behind the ball - then see myself over the putt (so I am looking at a 'ghost' of myself in a down the line view). I see the putt the ball, the break, and the ball going into the hole - then my ghost celebrates with his arms in the air.

So after this I step up to the ball immediately - no hesitation - Raymond Floyd says 'quiet confidence' on the greens - so I listen. As soon as I step up to the putt, I look at the hole, then I look back at the ball. This next part is key - while looking at the ball, I visualize the putter moving backwards, then striking the ball, then seeing it roll towards the hole...and in. I have to make sure not to get lazy with this visualization, see the ball go IN.

After that - simple, execute the putt.

Results were fantastic today on the putting green, I really was nailing every putt I saw. No, I'm not going to say that I was making all of them - but I was doing a lot better than before - that is for sure.

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At this point in time, things are really starting to shape up nicely. I decided to keep my clubs in my trunk just in case I get off work one of these days to play a round (or two). Before, I had planned on only keeping my putter, wedges,9-iron and 7-iron in my car so that I wouldn't be tempted to work on anything else but the short-game.

Going to Florida this Saturday - will be back the following Sunday. CANNOT WAIT. Sick of this Kansas weather of 20-50 degrees, hello Cocoa Beach here I Come!