Brandt Snedeker: "You have to believe in yourself."

We all know Brandt Snedeker is one of the nice guys on the PGA Tour, but he surpassed his own reputation this past weekend at the Annual Champions Dinner held at the Golf Club of Tennessee.  Brandt was one of the  guest speakers along with Steven Fox, US Amateur Champion, and Brooke Pancake, 2012 Curtis Cup Team Member. Brandt, a member at The Golf Club of TN, spent the evening entertaining us with his humor and adorable personality. He shared his experiences from the 2012 season and the lessons he has learned that propelled him to win the 2012 TOUR Championship and FedEx Cup. Even after winning $11.4 million in one tournament, Brandt continues to be a model of humility.
 
I asked the participants for the one technique they use to manage their emotions during competition and how that relates to amateur golfers.
 
Brandt: " You have to believe in yourself." If you don't believe you can win, no one else will either. And whatever emotions you are feeling, the other guy is feeling the same way."  He said this year he finally realized the one thing that was stopping him from becoming the best on tour was him.
 
Steven: " You have to remain positive."  Even when things aren't going his way he tries to brush it off and stay focused on positive outcomes.
 
Brooke: "Find a way to manage your emotions that work for you." Everyone has a different personality and you need to find what technique works best for you.
 
Three champions, three great pieces of advice. Now, where do you stand with your mental management and emotion control on the golf course? Are you the only one standing in the way of becoming better? And do you truly believe in yourself?  What will it take for you to reach your next level of improvement?