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Nowadays “Zen” is a common word. Used in
everyday life, it is particularly linked to the
culture of the Far East.
Actually, Zen is a lifestyle approach that is
applicable today; its characteristics can be
adapted to any experience and condition. Thus,
Zen is, above all, a mental and physical
attitude focused on a heightened awareness of
daily life. Exercising this awareness amplifies
perception and increases concentration.
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Shifting the
concept of Zen to the golf course, we can
understand why golf is considered the most
“inner” outdoor sport in the Western World.
While it is true that golf requires, like all
sports, a certain level of technique and
training, it also requires concentration. The result is an exercise aimed at
achieving the
perfect swing.
Abandoning all the thoughts and worries that
accompany our daily lives is a necessary step in
reaching this goal. With this purpose in mind,
we are able to give ourselves over to the
complete concentration required by the game.
A Zen attitude on the golf course means a total presence and concentration in both the
preparation and the swing - a presence devoid of
the doubts and ideas which come from rationality
and thinking about the “after”. There will be
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Golf is an invitation to
abandon the concept of “hurry” and follow your inner
rhythm which is based on the coordination of breathing
and movement. The course with its wonderful peace and
relaxing atmosphere helps you to forget the modern day
race against the clock. And really, why would we want to
rush a healthy walk around the course?
An invitation for those who are curious is to give it a
try: with a healthy Zen attitude you can beat some of
the frustration caused by initial poor results.
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