Golf Compass — Assessment

East — Vision & Shot Plan

Tee-up • Target • Commitment

Before a shot, I mostly… Lock onto a small target & safe miss Rehearse feel/tempo in my body Think about my last miss Run my routine checklist

When wind or lie complicates the shot, I… Choose a conservative start line + safe side Swing harder to “feel” more control Pause to recall a similar miss Trust yardage/club numbers and play to them

On a tee with trouble right, I… Pick a start line left that suits my shape Aim center and commit to smooth tempo Guard against the slice from last hole Club down to take right out of play

In my pre-shot, my mind feels… Clear — one picture, one intention Inside the body — rhythm and balance Busy — comparing outcomes Orderly — steps of the routine

After a miss, my next swing is guided by… Fresh target + safe side One feel word (e.g., “smooth”) Fixing the specific technical error Resetting my full routine

South — Body & Feel

Posture • Rhythm • Strike

When I’m tense over the ball, I… Force a clear plan to settle me Soften grip, exhale, feel the weight in feet Analyze the last poor strike Restart the full routine from the top

If contact wanders on the face, I… Pick a different window/shape Do three slow rehearsal swings for tempo/balance Focus on the technical fix Check alignment and ball position

On 30–70y wedges, I mostly… Pick landing spot and shape Match backswing length to a feel Think mechanics (loft, shaft lean) Default to stock yardage chart

At impact, my best shots happen when… My picture is vivid My body feels free and rhythmic I’m thinking of yesterday’s lesson I completed every step of routine

On the green, I mostly… See the full roll picture Feel the length with practice strokes Compute the break mechanically Follow my putting routine exactly

West — Reflection & Learning

Accept • Learn • Let go

After a miss, my first move is… Pick a clearer target for the next Exhale and reset my feel Name start, curve, strike — then move on Restart my routine to regain order

When I’m spiraling emotionally, I… Focus on a conservative target Slow my breathing for 3 cycles Say out loud what I learned Stick to process and pace

I know it’s time to let go when… The next picture is clear My body softens again I can name the lesson in a sentence I’m back on routine and pace

The biggest trap after a double is… Swinging at a hero line Forcing speed/effort to “get it back” Ruminating on mechanics or blame Abandoning pace and etiquette

On the next tee, I’ll… Pick a forgiving target and safe side Re-center with breath and posture Say my one-line lesson quietly Play ready golf, honor pace

North — Structure & Responsibility

Process • Pace • Etiquette

On the first tee, I’m most steady when… The picture and safe side are set My breath and balance feel calm I accept nerves and focus on learning I follow my clear warm-up/process

When my group is slow, I… Pick a simple target and be ready Use the wait to reset feel Reflect briefly, then move on Model pace and etiquette

On a risky par 5, I… Choose conservative target windows Stay in rhythm and avoid effort Commit to learning regardless of result Lay up to personal par

When rules/etiquette come up, I… Refocus on target and safety Stay composed with breath Own the lesson and move forward Respect and enforce standards kindly

Across a round, my best defense against doubles is… Consistent target + safe side A reliable tempo Letting go quickly after misses Disciplined decisions to personal par

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About Golf Compass

Four simple directions to steady your round.

East — Vision & Shot Plan: choose a small target, name the safe side, commit to one thought.
South — Body & Feel: breathe, set posture, swing your rhythm.
West — Reflection & Learning: accept → learn → let go in 10 seconds.
North — Structure & Responsibility: play ready golf, mind pace and etiquette, manage risk.

The Four Directions of the Game