Wasn’t golfer Rory McIlroy’s win at the British Open outstanding! I loved what he said later in an interview. He
claims he used two words over and over to spur himself on to victory. He made these ideas
his total focus throughout the entire tournament. What are the words? Process and spot.
“Process:” Perform the process he had been trained in, use
the swing he’d grooved through countless repetitions.
“Spot” keep his eye on the spot where he wanted the ball to
go.
Not just his golf, Rory’s gracious acceptance speech
reflected a man of character. Rory said the thing that meant so much to him was although
this was his third win, it was the first time his mom was at the final hole
with open arms waiting to hug him.
What a proud mama Ms. McIlroy must be! Aren’t we all proud mamas
when the principles we teach are passed on to our children and really absorbed
in their lives. I’m not saying the idea to use the mental reminders of "process and
spot" came from her. But she certainly passed on to her son determination,
perseverance and self-control. Children make moms and dads proud by applying
wise principles to daily circumstances like keeping eyes on the goal and working
the process. And never giving up.
Rory won by not looking at others who were creeping up on
his score wanting to take victory from him. He maintained confidence. Yes
problems came, but he kept thinking ahead to what he could do on the par fives coming
up, not looking back to the bogies on the previous nine.
Three major tournaments by age twenty-five! Doesn’t that
make us all proud of the physical and sports capability of our next generation.
May this generation also be outstanding in their spiritual capacity. Here’s to
process and spot applied in everyday life, and applied to living the Christian life.
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