Sooner or later, for a golfer, the yips will grab you.

For the non-golfer, "the yips" mean getting nervous standing over, and consequently missing, a 3-foot putt. One can make 10 out of 10 in practice, but when it counts, somehow it's different.

I'm there. I actually start to shake. It's horrible and uncontrollable, like stage fright. No matter how much you talk to yourself about "nothing to fear", "relax", etc., it occurs.

I've decided to quit playing with the group of guys that play for money. It's not enjoyable anymore because it's so nerve-wracking. I prefer to either play by myself or a couple of friends.

Golf should be fun, not stressful. Have a good weekend.