Recently an ancient ideology has resurfaced and bubbled up to the mainstream of society and pop culture, seeping into the sports world to lift dedicated golfers to a higher plane of play.
Regardless of whether or not you believe the game of golf is really 80% mental, there's no denying the fact that confidence and mindset play an important role in the success of your swing.
The Secret is a movie, a best-selling book, and philosophy that has changed people's lives for the better.
Even those who start out skeptical about the Law of Attraction and inviting good things from the universe eventually see positive results when they apply the lessons behind the media buzz.
For golfers, there are hours of preparation involved in bringing your score and handicap down a notch.
Unlike other sports where physical prowess takes precedence, golf requires your mind and body to be in sync.
Even a minor irritation during the day can cause your swing to become microscopically off-balance, sending the ball spiraling in the wrong direction.
You can probably think of different golf rounds you've played where you arrived at the course in a bad mood, expecting the worst.
You probably got it - spending half your game getting out of the rough, the sand trap, or water hazards.
Other days you may have played more for fun than skill, allowing your mind to relax and enjoy the moment.
Amazingly, this often results in the best round you've ever played - fairway shots, up and down on the green with ease, and a low scorecard that you're proud to submit toward your handicap.
The Secret explains how you can use the Universe to attract what results you want, and it even works when you apply it to your golf swing.
How often have you lined up for a shot and envisioned where you want it to land?It's the same principle, only with The Secret, you develop a belief that what you envisioned will actually materialize.
Your confidence in stepping up to the ball and swinging the club will contribute to your back swing being smooth, your grip effortlessly leading your club through the down swing, and your swing following through to a parallel ending as planned.
When doubt and uncertainty creep into your game it can cause you to falter and stall or pause at the wrong time.
If you're faced with a water hazard and don't want to lay up, but are worried you might not make it over, then chances are, you'll wind up wet.
Apply The Secret philosophy and you'll have an abundance of confidence and security in your abilities so that you won't fall short - your ball will soar right over the water hazard and you wouldn't expect anything less.