You Are More Than “A Golfer” “I am a golfer.” Do you use this phrase to describe who you are? Many golfers define themselves by what they do and, that is, golf. “A golfer” is what is referred to as your athletic identity, but it often bleeds over into your personal identity as well. Unfortunately, identifying yourself primarily as a … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Control Your Emotions on the Golf Course Do you have difficulty controlling your anger during a round of golf? Have you ever become so angry after a bad shot that you flipped your club to the ground, threw your club or smashed your putter against the ground? Some golfers get so upset that they just want to walk … Golf Psychology Article>>
Overcoming Adversity on the Greens When mental toughness is talked about in sports, many people conjure up images of athletes competing, physically worn out and mentally exhausted, and still pushing onward. Some of these “mentally tough” images include… The marathon runner, who can barely stay upright and stumbles across the finish line… The basketball player, who returns late in the … Golf Psychology Article>>
How More Practice Doesn’t Always Make Perfect Expectations have a unwanted impact on your golf game. With a clearer understanding of expectations, you can learn how to manage them and improve your golf game in the process. In our golf survey, one respondent made an interesting point regarding expectations and performance: “How can l stop the illusion of expecting my … Golf Psychology Article>>
Why Golfers Turn Bogeys into More Bogeys “Mistakes happen.” “Mistakes are a fact of life.” “We all make mistakes.” Most people generally accept these common sayings as true… except if you’re a golfer! How many times has your play spiraled downward during a golf game after you made a mistake? Why does your golf game suffer after a mistake when … Golf Psychology Article>>
Stop Self-Sabotaging Late in Rounds Do you have difficulty closing out a round of golf? Do the last few holes feel so much harder to play than the front nine? Some golfers become over-aware of their score as they approach the last few holes, especially if they are shooting a low score. These golfers play out all sorts of negative … Golf Psychology Article>>