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Eliminate First-Tee Jitters Once and For All

We've all been there: it's the opening tee shot and your nerves have you shaking. Here's how to calm down and hit a solid shot.

Marisa Messana

In a new episode of Marisa's Minute, golf pro Marisa Messana knows we've all been there: it's the first tee shot of a round, and your nerves have you shaking. She suggests the 5-5-5 breathing method: inhale for five seconds, exhale for five seconds, and do it five times. 

Watch the video above for the full rundown, and look for more Marisa's Minute coming soon to SI Golf. 

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Marisa Messana
MARISA MESSANA

Marisa is a professional golfer from South Florida with status on the Epson Tour. She loves the challenge of competing, contributing and connecting others along the way. Through her regimen as a 26-year-old professional golfer, she strives to achieve high performance in every aspect of her life while encouraging others to pursue a similar lifestyle regardless of their industry or goals. She emphasizes athleticism and high performance, and she has enjoyed partnering with more than 50 companies to increase exposure for those trusted brands. She completed her Masters in Human Resources and her undergraduate studies in Communication and Entrepreneurship at Clemson University while playing on the women's golf team. Marisa was the first female athlete in the school's history to receive the Elite 90 Award for her 4.0 GPA, and she was inducted into Clemson's Academic Hall of Fame as, "the most decorated student athlete in Clemson history."

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