The back nine in golf can often be the most challenging part of a round, both physically and mentally. After already playing 9 holes, fatigue starts to set in, making it harder to maintain focus and energy. The pressure can increase as players aim to finish strong, and the course’s layout—often more difficult on the back nine—can add to the strain.

Whether it’s navigating tricky holes, battling changing weather, or simply trying to keep up the pace, the back nine is a test of both stamina and skill. However, there are ways in which you can navigate your last holes better. Here are some of them:

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Nutrition

It is very essential to have a good morning breakfast. It will help you get through the day. Make sure you include enough protein and some good carbs and do not forget healthy fats too. You can add avocado or bacon so that you can easily last in the course through the long hours. Additionally, make sure that you take healthy snacks like bananas, almonds, or any sort of nuts with you when on the course. You can also carry a protein bar or a peanut butter sandwich, just like Jordan Spieth.

Stay Hydrated

Make sure that you completely hydrate your body a day before you have your game: this will help all the cells in your body to stay fully hydrated. It takes time for fluids to perform their tasks and are not really effective right after you consume them. Drinking loads of water on the course will only end up lessening your ability and might cause a headache too. While on the course, drink only regular proportions of water, and also add in some electrolyte water.

Stay strong mentally

It is also important to make sure that you are keeping yourself strong mentally, even when you are getting physically tired. This will help you concentrate harder through the whole day, especially through the last holes, which is really important. But when you feel exhausted, take a break for yourself, feel free to relax, and think of other things. Talk to your friends, and move your entire energy towards something else. And then when you get back to your shot, make sure you are back into your routine and shift your complete focus to it. While walking back to the course, think about what club you will be hitting the shot with, how much distance you want to cover, and where you will be hitting it from. Trying to concentrate for too long without breaks can get you fatigued mentally and deeply affect your game.

It is always better to take precautions beforehand and enter the field. Because when it comes to the golf games, even one birdie, or one less shot on a hole, can do the trick for you and put you on the top. Go try these tips out and let us know if they worked out for you.