Hi to all,

I'm new to this site and have been playing golf just over 1 year, started Autumn 2003. I have a "beginner starter golf set" and enjoy the game very much indeed. I play around the high 80's - mid 90's at the moment and look forward to shooting closer to course par very soon

Please can anyone help with my concentration, I have been jotting down the number of drives, lay ups, approach shots and putts I do per round. My putting is very good (I think) in that I will 2 or 1 putt. My problem is off the tee and approach shots. I get very nervous on the tee, even if I am playing by myself and usually end up fatting or thinning the shot. Can anyone help with concentration tips? Also how much time should I devote on the range for 1) Drives and 2) Approach shots (iron play). I have been doing about 40% drives, 30% irons and 30% with special clubs like wedges etc. I concentrate on my drives more because I embarras myself soo much when I tee off! With approach shots to green, I will either push or pull the shot, again from being too nervous near the green.

Thanks
Ramesh.