Keep your cool

Top 25 Coach Gary Alliss underlines the importance of self control in matchplay golf

Never show your frustration at a poor shot this will only serve to galvanise your opponent.

If you have just fired through the back of a green, missed a short putt or struck a wild drive, it is important to act as if everything is under control.

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