Even the greatest players in the world have trouble concentrating under pressure. The ability to concentrate is critical to successful performance in all sports, especially in golf. During an average round, you spend less than 40 minutes actually playing your shots, which leaves more than three hours of downtime. In golf, it's hard to maintain concentration because you have to turn your concentration on and off several times during a round. Total concentration is the ability to immerse yourself in a task without becoming distracted or pulled off task.
Concentration involves several elements.
Here, I discuss specific methods for improving your concentration on the course. Focus in the Present Moment. To play your best, you must keep your mind in the present moment on the requirements of the task. One of the biggest errors is thinking ahead about the results of making or missing a shot or putt, or thinking about what happened on the last hole. You must be aware when you lose your focus, and then refocus attention on what you need to do to execute a good shot.