routine

If you look at the best players in the world they all have good routines. These routines start at home on the practice range where they work with their coaches. At tournaments all players will prepare with range time and practice rounds and maybe some gym workouts.
Do you have routines at home or at work? Why? Generally we have routines to help us work more efficiently. Efficiency in golf means lower scores and more enjoyment.



Tigers famous chip in on the 16th at Augusta. Watch the video, admire the shot then watch it again. Look at the way Tiger first of all evaluates the shot at hand. All the time he is thinking about where the ball should be played too and how it will react when the ball is on the green. When he returns to the ball to prepare for the shot, he continues to visualise the shot at hand. He has 2 practice swings then he executes the shot. This routine is the same he takes on for all shots on the golf course.

Visualisation
Practice swing
Execution

I truly believe it does not take talent, ability or athleticism to be professional in your approach to, and routine in golf.
A simple routine
Begin your routine stood behind the ball looking down your intended ball to target line. In this position begin to visualise the shot you are trying to hit, no matter what your skill level is. From here you should also be picking out your intended target. It may be a tee shot to a fairway or a tee shot to a green. Pick a definitive target. Don’t just except hitting a fairway, visualise and attempt to hit the ball to a specific target.
Once you are happy with your target and you have got a clear idea in your mind of the shot you want to hit, have 2 practice swings. These swings are your only chance to obtain a feel for the shot at hand or to practice a technical thought you may have.
From here step up to the ball take your address position and have a further 2 looks at the target. While looking at the target I would suggest having a couple of waggles to reduce tension. Once you are happy with your preparation execute the shot.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail