Golf Psychology Articles

How Horschel Stayed Calm to Win the PGA

How Horschel Stayed Calm to Win the PGA

Do You Play Golf or Do You compete in Golf? Some may say the two mean the same, but let’s look further at the two mindsets. The difference may sound subtle, but it’s significant A competitive mindset is an attitude of fighting until your last shot. It’s grinding when you are several strokes behind the leader. A competitive mindset encompasses … Golf Psychology Article>>

Managing Frustration When Playing Golf

Managing Frustration When Playing Golf

Does Anger and Frustration Impact your Golf Game Have you ever taken time to think about how much anger and frustration have affected your golf game? Assessing how emotions have impacted past performances will provide insight into your ability to manage and regulate intense emotions. In addition, you will become aware of your past ability to regain your composure and … Golf Psychology Article>>

Tips to Beat Top Golfers

Tips to Beat Top Golfers

Do you still play your best despite your ranking? How is your confidence affected when you are not favored to win or place highly? Ranking matters little when you are on the golf course. You are playing against the golf course, not other golfers’ ranking. Winning a tournament or placing in the Top 10 is earned during the round, not … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Recover After a Poor Round 

How to Recover After a Poor Round 

Does one horrible round of golf tend to lead to another for you? Why does it seem so difficult to move on from a bad day and mentally recover for your next round?  The reason so many golfers have difficulty moving on from a bad round is something called recency bias. A negative recency bias is when you over-emphasize recent … Golf Psychology Article>>

How Self-Talk Can Improve Golf Performance

How Self-Talk Can Improve Golf Performance

Does one bad shot indicate your play will decline in the round? Sometimes, a golfer’s thinking interferes with positive momentum, and their play slowly declines. Have you ever had the following experience? You are playing a round, and everything seems to be clicking. You are driving the ball well. Your short game is on point, and you are confident on … Golf Psychology Article>>

Mindset and Improving Consistency in Your Golf Game

Mindset and Improving Consistency in Your Golf Game

What is meant by “having trust” in your golf game? How do you build trust so you can perform consistent, peak golf? When you lack trust in your game, you second-guess every decision. Your mechanics will feel off, and you won’t feel comfortable standing over the ball.  Shots you make in practice feel infinitely more difficult when competing in tournaments. … Golf Psychology Article>>