Get on the path to having Jordan Spieth's mental edge Before every shot, Masters champion Jordan Spieth does the same thing. He stands behind the ball and identifies where he wants his ball to go. Then he takes a few soft practice swings to simulate the motion he needs to produce his desired shot shape. He faces the target line, one foot slightly ahead of the other, envisions the shot in his … [Read more...]
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