Golf Compass - Four Shields map and golf and why it steadies your round.

About Golf Compass How the Four Shields map cleanly onto golf—and why it steadies your round. The Four Shields is a simple, time‑tested compass for human development. On the course it becomes a practical framework to make better decisions under pressure. Each shield brings a strength and a trap. East — Vision & Shot Plan Golf link: Pick a small target, define the safe side, and commit to one intention. East answers: “What is the shot?” Strength: Clarity. One picture beats three swing thoughts. Trap: Hero lines. Vision without wisdom invites double. Use it: Say start line + safe side quietly before every full shot. South — Body & Feel Golf link: Breath, posture, rhythm, strike. South answers: “How does the shot feel?” Strength: Tempo and balance create repeatable contact. Trap: Chasing effort. Muscling the ball breaks sequence. Use it: Two slow exhales and soften grip before you swing. West — Reflection & Learning Golf link: Accept → learn → let go (10 seconds). West answers: “What did that shot teach?” Strength: Fast learning without drama. Trap: Rumination. Mechanics and blame spiral scores. Use it: Name start, curve, strike—then move on. North — Structure & Responsibility Golf link: Routine, pace, etiquette, personal par. North answers: “What keeps the round steady?” Strength: Discipline and risk control. Trap: Rigidity. Process without judgment can go stale. Use it: Honor pace and choose the high‑percentage play. How they connect Every shot can touch all four: East: Choose target + safe side. South: Breathe, set posture, feel your rhythm. West: After impact, extract one lesson. North: Play within your plan and pace. Misses usually expose the missing shield. Slice into trouble? Often East (no safe side) or South (rushed tempo). Lingering anger? That’s West undealt with. Big numbers? Usually a North lapse in discipline.