How to Cope With First Tee Nerves! | Nick Faldo Golf Tips | Instruction | Golfing World

Six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo lends Anna Whiteley his wisdom on how to conquer first tee nerves.
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[@pbysome]

A lot of people don't like Nick faldo, I don't know why. I find his instructions easy and logical and his manner friendly. He also doesn't stand there telling you what he is going to do for 90% of the video then give 10% content. He was unbeatable in his time and no one wanted to go down the stretch in direct competition with him, he was a great golfer and is a national treasure.

[@SodapopBandit]

I wholeheartedly agree with ya. He seems so calm and confident, why wouldn't you want that voice in your head while you're trying to replicate his tips on the range or on course? The guy is pure class.

[@mrwhite6717]

Well said. A very good teacher.

[@ronoccc]

he isn't given the credit he deserves here in the UK because we prefer glorious losers to out and out winners

[@MrSmid888]

Agree, a great talker. He had a very consistent swing.

[@duncanboyd7835]

What a coach. Faldo is straight forward and clear. Some folk don't like that, but tough luck. Champion.

[@altaylor59]

Great Nick - our best British golfer ever and a great teacher too! Lovely man....

[@MrNickrat]

Faldo's a great golfer and also a great teacher :)

[@kc8923]

Faldo is a great teacher. I find the nerves are worse on the last few holes if I'm playing well.

[@user-qh6uj2zu9w]

The most beautiful swing of Sir Nick Faldo.

[@ivangolfz7136]

The thing with Nick is he has this funny manner when speaking that, I understand, can get some people off, not me, and hence the only reason why someone could dislike such a gentle giant, gigantic golfer. ♥️ I love his tips.

[@MrBarrynicholas]

Still got it Sir Nick.

[@coys77]

Great advice this; have a clear and positive objective with each shot.

[@the-potato-warrior]

Overthinking is my problem in all aspects of life. The best shots on the course, the best skating I’ve ever done, the best I’ve done at ANY hobby, my mind was clear, empty, and relaxed. As for golf, there are some shots that require incredible skill... but mostly it’s emptying your mind and a slow swing. I always overpower my down stroke and slice hard until I relax my swing. Other than that, my short game is 😘 and my putting is even better.

[@ivangolfz7136]

I relate completely.

[@chriso5193]

Lol- that’s because you don’t slice your putts OB!

[@jamesfleming3257]

Sir Nick you are the man

[@niguel4438]

Simply brilliant thanks

[@sim2502]

Very good advice here..

[@steveince6732]

Thanks Sir Nick

[@ikawpipa]

how do i cope with my nerves when I meet Anna Whiteley?

[@MichaelSmith-bj5dv]

Good stuff!!

[@dannyjames9986]

great stuff there

[@runchoide]

Is an advice to golf and to life

[@propjoe1060]

Faldo is one of the greatest that's ever lived.

[@TenPester]

In Nicks day, they played with feel. Growing up with watching Nick on TV every weekend, there wasn't the instruction like there is now. There was a few hard cover books on swings, that were boring as mud. Everything was how it felt. I think Nick does a grand job of teaching now, but you can tell, trying to teach someone how to feel their way round a course, when all their are looking for is stats and positions, is difficult. Too many golfers are trapped in what their swing looks like, what's my app saying? oh i'm 140 yards to the middle, I need to hit a full 8 iron. Play a round with no apps, no yardages, and just feel what you want around the course. It might not be pretty, but you'll shoot less. People these days want quick fixes to long term problems.

[@ribusgan]

Yesterday, I went to the range before the game and hit 25 balls. 90% nice connect. Hit 4-5 drivers like arrow over 230 yards. Then I teed up and hit my first drive like a fabulous cricket straight drive for 130 yards and then duffed the 19 deg rescue from a fluffy lie. What gives??!!

[@mobydoug]

Lovely longstemmed English rose.

[@62blitz]

Sometimes I will picture a face of someone that I dislike on the back of the ball and that really helps for making hot contact.

[@dougm659]

Faldo is a great teacher and was a phenomenal player in his day…..I just wish he wouldn’t insist on everyone calling him SIR Nick….the coolest and most humble knights of our realm always insist on being addressed by their first names….it makes Faldo look insecure

[@InbredJed82060]

I really enjoy ham. It goes well with jam and bread.

[@tryNtryAGAIN]

All I see is the hazards! Then boom .....

[@slipperman1633]

I think they got their moneys worth here.

[@earthhumans1st234]

Sir Talk-A-Lot trying to impress the English Rose.

[@mikejones-go8vz]

EarthHumans1st can’t instruct without talking

[@michaelprobert1967]

Sir Nick... I always find his instructions the easiest to follow and it's usually very simple to understand. I think you should bring out a dvd and they would sell like hot cakes.