inspirations Competition: The con- Add pressure to competi-
tion and you’ve got the world of sports. I thought very hard about the topic of “playing under the pressure” before I took the challenge to write about it. I cannot count the number of times I have been in competitive play with in- dividuals who made me feel uncomfortable and extremely stressed while playing.
Although skill and talent
are enough to get you to the green, the added burden of mental or physical distress can significantly alter your game performance. Earlier this season I wrote about golf being a mental game and this topic certainly reaffirms that fact. There are several fac- tors that can cause you to feel pressure on the golf course whether it’s the people you’re playing with, the course, the equipment you’re using, or the competition itself.
Some people perform well
under the pressure, nailing the longest drive or closet to the pin shot at the contest hole while all eyes on them, while others freeze up be- cause of outside influences. My mental game is always im- proving but I know there are still some things that will take me to my pressure point.
I will never forget an inci-
dent that happened a few years ago, when I thought my game was at its best. I was at a busi- ness gathering and one of the male executives there came up to me without introduction and said, “You think you have good golf game?” I replied with subtle confidence, “I do.”
He invited me to join him
the next Saturday at 6:30am to play a round of golf. While in his car he immediately said, “Are you ready for this beat down?” I was so shocked I
Jacquelyn Vaughn
didn’t answer, I just nodded my head.
I didn’t know what course
we were going to so I spent the drive worrying about losing instead of thinking about my strategy on the course. We finally arrived at the beauti- ful Sheppard’s Hollow course which is known for being very difficult, with its undulating greens and yards of tree lined, rippling fairways.
He placed a wager on the
game and hit the ball in the middle of the fairway on his first shot. This added to my intimidation, causing my hands to shake during my shot. I pretended I was at one of my local favorite courses to relax myself but to no avail as I shanked my first shot into the other fairway. But after the third hole I went down inside to the old Jackie and channeled my courage, lost my fears and began striking the ball. The more I played, the better I got, while he started playing very poorly with double pars on multiple holes. I beat him by 12 strokes and won the wager where I selected two Jamie Saddock outfits from the pro- shop.
Normally I would have said
forget the wager and shook hands, but he had pushed me
scious sate of rivalry between two or more parties for a high demand item in short supply.
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Playing under pressure Ladies on the Green
September 1-7, 2010
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there. The lesson I learned from
this experience was simple — play the course, believe in yourself, and never let people intimidate you or get into your head. Sometimes players are aware of their inadequacies in the game, so their only strat- egy is to posture themselves as superior to throw you off mentally so that your game level now matches their own.
But just like the truth, real
talent needs no defense or announcement, it just shows up regardless. Golf is a great game and people should enjoy playing it, but since all sports are competitive it’s common for the aggressiveness to slip in. When in the competitive arena, you must maintain your confidence and play your game and ignore outside influ- ences.
Don’t respond to people’s
taunting. Instead, just smile and nod, leaving them in the dark as to whatever is going on in your head be it cour- age or fear. So ladies, release the negative “I can’t do it” thoughts and embrace posi- tive talk, positive thinking and look forward to positive re- sults.
Until next time, see you on
the green! If you have golf success
stories, tips, questions or ideas for upcoming articles, please send them to jackie@
ladiesonthegreen.com.
Jacquelyn Vaughn is the
founder and was president and CEO of Vaughn Market- ing Consultants. She cur- rently owns and operates a Michigan based assisted living facility called the White House. A graduate of North- ern Illinois University, she holds an MS in Instructional Media and a BS in Radio, TV and Film. She is the proud mother of two.
Poetic Reflections ‘C.L.O.T.H.E.S.’
They say sex sells, well, I guess I’m going bankrupt Turning the media off because my mind they can’t corrupt Some may call that luck In the devil’s game but in that game I never had fun Thinking would I have this same problem If I grew up to be a nun Until then, I’ll wear these shirt-jean combos That don’t accentuate the back nor the front To kill centuries of exploitation Women, we need liberation From the stresses of beautification Weighing on us like a ton You see I’m shooting back As if this poem were my gun Sexual innuendos everywhere So there’s no place for us to run Don’t hide, take control of your life Because men and women who expose their angelically unique workings Are the ones I truly despise Rightfully, only God can judge us And Jesus too, when He does finally rise Saying things like “God knows who I really am,” and “Dressing like this is not really a sin” My friend, guess again, those are lies And skin-tight dresses can only be seen Through lustful eyes
Ashley Terry
Why do you think women in other reli- gions Can only be seen by their eyes? We allow our minds to be cluttered with false perceptions of beauty If Eve had never eaten that fruit, Would we even know the term nudity? And if your
waitress wore an Islamic grab Would she still get all of her gratuity? But hey, keep living the ‘s’ followed by ‘lut’ life If you can’t see it any other way Just remember before you get dressed for the next day, Do your clothes speak to the kind of person You’re trying to portray?
© 2010 Ashley Terry ‘The Raging Sea’
Like the raging storm on the waters of the sea Life’s uneasiness just want let me be There’s a whole lot of preaching and teaching to do And don’t even think about Satan, ’cause he can’t help you To ease the raging storm that is within You’ve got to pray and ask JESUS to forgive your sins Remember, the pathway to heaven is paved in gold It’s an old story that has always been told
Don’t rush to get to heaven, make sure it’s your time Get your house in order, so you’ll know all is fine While thanking the LORD in prayer at night Know you have carried out your day by faith, and not by sight JESUS said, “When the storm inside begins to rise, call on ME, I’ll be there with you during “the raging sea.”
© 2010 Floria Willis
PATIENT FERNANDO ORTEGA (left) is pictured with city councilman James Tate, an attend- ee, and Dr. Reginald J. Eadie.
More than 4,000 people attend Detroit Receiving Hospital Health Fair
Fernando Ortega, 55, of
Detroit had no idea he had diabetes. He doesn’t remem- ber the last time he has had a complete physical. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital’s annual Community Fun Fest on Belle Isle.
“I just obtained life-chang-
ing information,” said Ortega after his diabetes test. “I have type 2 diabetes but I can handle it. These doctors will give me the support I need. I love this day.”
More than 4,000 people at-
tended the event on Sunday, Aug. 22, and nearly 200 took advantage of the health tests and screenings available. More than 694 tests were conducted and 66 people were referred to their primary care physician for follow-up visits, indicating the tests had found something that needed attention.
“There is nothing more grat-
ifying for a doctor than to find a patient who wants to act on his or her disease,” said Regi- nald J. Eadie, MD, president of Detroit Receiving Hospital. “I’m grateful to the Detroit Receiving medical profession- als who helped these patients learn more about their health and counseled them on what to do about it. In the vast ma- jority of cases, this meant re- ferring them back to their pri- mary care physician. For the few who needed a doctor, the community physicians who staffed ‘Ask a Doctor’ were happy to help. I’m proud of
what we were able to do as a hospital for the health of our community.”
Kim Ford, 50, of Detroit is
concerned about her blood pressure and cholesterol. It has been five years since she has seen a doctor because she doesn’t have health insur- ance.
“This was a great opportu-
nity,” she said as she waited to have the tests done. “We really need more events like this in our community.”
Jill Stokes, 58, is among
the hundreds of thousands of people in the state of Michigan who are underinsured. The Southfield resident doesn’t re- member the last time she had her cholesterol checked.
“This event is so great for
people who are either unin- sured or underinsured,” she said as she waited. “I over- heard people talking about this event while hanging out at Belle Isle a couple of weeks ago and I am so glad I came.”
Church partners provided
the afternoon’s entertainment. Truimph Church was among them and member Geraldine Carter came out with her mom and children to support DMC Detroit Receiving hospital and her pastor.
“This is so great because so
many people need these medi- cal services and they just can’t afford them,” she said.
Minister Andrea Healey from Perfecting Church, whose
Liturgical Dance Team per- formed at the event, brought sons Amir, 9 and Arman, 6, to enjoy the day.
hospital care about its com- munity members,”
“It is wonderful to see a said
Healey. “So many people can’t afford health care and offering these screenings and tests is wonderful.”
Healey’s boys were among
hundreds of kids who enjoyed the festivities. The hospital distributed 1,325 backpacks and 200 bike helmets to school-aged kids. Also, free hearing tests were available to children.
John Mason and Angie
Starr from “Mason in the Morning” on WGPR Radio served as emcees from 2 to 4 p.m. Tracey McCaskill, news director, community affairs director and health reporter for 92.3 The Mix and FM 98 WJLB was the emcee from 4 to 6 p.m. Detroit City Council- man James Tate, who also at- tended the event, congratulat- ed Dr. Eadie and his staff for giving back to the community. Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon’s reserve team was on hand to assist the event or- ganizers.
The event was scheduled
to end at 6 p.m. but because of the demand, Detroit Re- ceiving Hospital doctors were available to finish screenings, answer questions and counsel patients until 7:30 p.m.
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