Golf Tips: Three Lessons From Cameron Champ at the Canadian Open

The Reality of Golf's Ups and Downs

Four Keys to Sustain Your Hot Streak

1. Trust the process, not the outcome. The biggest mistake during hot streaks is becoming outcome obsessed. Champ's lead has happened because he stayed committed to each shot, not because he was thinking about winning on Thursday. When playing well, focus on your pre-shot routine instead of calculating scores.
2. Embrace confidence without forcing it. There's a balance between riding confidence and manufacturing it. Don't try recreating great rounds by copying every detail—same clothes, same meal, same everything. Authentic confidence comes from trusting your preparation, not superstitious rituals.
3. Stay aggressive within your comfort zone. Champ isn't overpowering the course or attempting miracle shots—he's playing aggressive golf within his skill set. When you're in a groove, be aggressive with shots you know you can execute, but don't attempt shots beyond your capabilities just because you're feeling confident.
4. Document what's working. Make mental notes about what's contributing to success but do this after your round. Pay attention to tempo, setup routine, or mental approach. Post-round reflection helps you carry forward positive elements without disrupting flow during play.

The Momentum Capture Drill

1. During great ball-striking, identify one swing thought or feeling working consistently.
2. After several solid shots, take a practice swing exaggerating that feeling by 20%.
3. Return to normal setup and hit another shot focusing on that thought at normal intensity.
4. Repeat five times: exaggerated practice swing, normal shot with key thought.
5. Write down the swing thought immediately after, including how it felt physically.
6. Test it next session, if it still works, keep using it; if not, don't force it.
7. Keep a simple log of which thoughts work in different conditions.

The Bigger Picture