Plan to Fail or Fail to Plan

I don't know if anyone out there has tried this but I will suggest it anyway. First when your tee time has been set and you know where you are going to get your round in even if it is a course that you play often try this;

I always try and loose up on the driving range first but instead of just randomly hitting shots make sure you have a score card in your pocket and starting with the first hole (most have a layout of each hole) plan your shots by picking out targets on the range and practice as if you playing the hole if it is a par 4 hit your drive 1^st get an idea of the distance and then play the 2^nd shot next. Pay close attention to the par 3's , again play the shot like you are playing the hole, if you use a tee then you also practice the same way. It also helps get you in the right frame of mind for the round. Second habit that I have picked up is when you on the course and have finished the hole stop for a second a look back at how the hole was designed I can almost guarantee you will see the hole in completely different perspective; if you see something that will help the next time you play make a note of it.At least with golf you get a chance to look back and avoid the hazards . When it comes to life we sometimes wish it worked that way.