Reflective Essay: Southern Putting Competition

I putt professionally and I am looking to improve my mental game. Currently, I do a lot of things right, however there is a very specific thing that I need help with. As I watched the Olympics it was obvious there is a piece that I am missing - I could see a switch flip in the athletes when it was game time. I need to learn to "flip the switch" just before a tournament.

Sometimes I get there, sometimes I start slow (often), and sometimes (rarely) I am never able to get into the proper mindset. Lately, I have noticed I am trying too hard. As pressure increases such as in a playoff, or in match play, I play much better. I believe this is due to the increased focus that comes along with pressure situations.

For a little background, I played Putt Putt as a kid. I was 2nd in the nation as a junior (JPA) when I was 15. When college, and all the other things in life, came I stopped playing.
In 2014 I won the amateur national championship in Lake Charles, LA. I moved up to pro in 2015, won my first tournament as a pro, and finished 2nd in the Southern Putting Tour (SPT) to one of the best in the game. 2016 has been a bit of a let down as I have not been able to continue to improve. Though, as a write this, I am 2nd on the Southern Putting Tour to the best player ever in Putt