5 key values I saw at the Northern Trust Open

Ability to recover

Golf is a challenging sport. One small mistake can make your ball go into the worst places. Successful professional golfers are not perfect players. However, they are able to recover quickly. Life is all about making mistakes, learning from them, and recovering.

Practice

I saw many professional golfers practice the morning of the tournament. After four hours of playing competitive golf, they head right back to the practice grounds. Practicing does make perfect.

Proper nutrition

As with any athletes, proper nutrition is a must. I constantly saw the golfers hydrating themselves and taking in healthy nutrients (banana, protein bars). This allows them to sustain a high performance level.

Silence

Golf is a mental game. It is also an unusual sport in that it values silence rather than constant cheering. Players need to quiet their mind before initiating a successful golf swing.

Constant decision making

Golf is not all about trying to hit the ball farthest as possible. It is about making the right decisions.