Pre-Shot Routine: Sharpen Focus, Commit to the Target, and Reduce Tension

Key Points

• Establish a Consistent Pre-Shot Routine: Critical for focus, rhythm, and shot execution.
• Break the Routine into 3 Segments:
  Think Box – Stand behind the ball, visualize the shot, take a practice swing, and use a mental or physical trigger to relax and reset.Intermediate Target – Choose a spot just in front of the ball (e.g. tee, divot, blade of grass) to help aim.Play Box – Step over your alignment marker into your play zone. Once here, no more technical thoughts—just feel and trust the motion.
• Stay Within Time Limits: Ideal routine should take 20–25 seconds.
  – Tour average is ~45 seconds, but faster is better.
  – Emphasizes pace of play and mental clarity.
• Training Insight: This routine was developed for Brooks Koepka as a junior to sharpen focus and reduce on-course tension.
• Key Tip: Always ask yourself "Where is my target?" before every shot.
• Purpose: Transitions your mind from thinking to playing, helps avoid overthinking, and improves shot commitment under pressure.