Editor’s picks: Everything you need to stay zen on the course

By: Rachel Bleier

December 6, 2020

Staying zen on the course can help your game.

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Golf is hard — physically, emotionally and mentally. Just ask Steph Curry and Max Homa, they’ll agree.

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If your game resembles mine — with a couple of good holes sprinkled into a mess of unpredictable shots — you know how frustrating the game can be. What’s worse, the more frustrated I get, the worse I play. It’s a vicious cycle.

With all the frustration that can join a typical round, it can be hard to keep your cool. But over the years, I’ve learned staying relaxed and zen on the course really helps. Here are a few simple solutions that help me stay loose and have more fun on the course.

A special pre-round warmup

If I want to play well, I need to feel nice and loose. That’s where a Theragun mini comes in. It fits right in my bag, so I can use it on the range before I start hitting balls and can whip it out if I’m feeling extra crunchy on the course.

Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Device

$199

The Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Device is powerful and portable. This pocket-sized device offers quality deep muscle treatment. It features an ergonomic grip, 3 speeds, and a proprietary brushless motor with QuietForce technology. A 1 year warranty is included.

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A stress-relieving solution

My secret weapon for staying calm in the face of yet another fried-egg lie in a bunker or three-putt is CBD oil. Like Phil Mickelson, I enjoy adding a few drops to my coffee to drink throughout my round. If you aren’t a caffeine addict, MedTerra’s CBD products come in the form of gummies or you can chew gum like Tiger during the final round of the 2019 Masters.

Medterra Tincture with MCT Oil 500 MG

$29.99

CBD Tincture provides a one step solution for those needing high-quality CBD oil for their applications. Food grade MCT oil distilled from coconut is infused with pure CBD isolate making this virtually flavorless and odorless. Each bottle contains 30 ml of oil.All of the Medterra’s Tinctures, regardless of potency, are offered in a one-ounce bottle and contain 30, 1mL servings. The dropper applicator has measurement markers on it (0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1mL), allowing for accuracy and flexibility for serving sizes.Servings:30 – 1 ml servingsMilligrams per dropper:500mg = 16mg of CBD per 1ml dropper1000mg = 33mg of CBD per 1ml dropper3000mg = 100mg of CBD per 1ml dropperIngredients:Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil, Cannabidiol (CBD).Grown and extracted in the USA, our quality CBD is fully compliant under the Kentucky Department of Agricultural Industrial Hemp Pilot Program and we are certified by the U.S. Hemp Authority. Medterra’s CBD products are third-party tested, completely legal

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Medterra Keep Calm Gummie – Tropical Fruit

$39.99

Medterra’s Keep Calm gummies combine 25 mg of CBD with 50mg of L-theanine.

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Medterra 160MG GUM

$11.99

Never worry about getting your CBD needs again with the Medterra 160MG GUM. Each piece features 20MG of CBD in peppermint flavor, and is each to chew while you make your way between the links.

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Between the CBD products and the massage gun, I have everything I need to stay zen on the course at my fingertips. Now maybe I should invest in some lessons so my game can look as good as I like to feel on the course.