Golf Psychology Articles

Golfers Who Get Distracted When Going Low

How to Play Winning Golf

How to Stop Judging Your Performance During Rounds Distractions are all around on the golf course. But what about your own internal distractions? Your mind is bombarded throughout a round with distractions, making golf one of the most mentally difficult sports. Let’s talk about one big distraction that is neglected… Thinking about how well you are playing… You may ask, … Golf Psychology Article>>

More Input is Not Always Better in Golf

How to Manage Fear on the Golf Course

Using Feedback to Your Advantage in Golf Have you ever been overwhelmed by advice after a round of golf from teammates, coaches, or playing partners?  The mind can only process a limited amount of information before you are overwhelmed and confused.  Have you ever played a round right after taking a lesson? Was your mind calm or filled with swing … Golf Psychology Article>>

Do You Become Intimidated by Competitors?

Managing Anxiety for Winning Golf

How to Play the Golf Course, Not Playing Partners Have you ever been paired with better golfers who are known for shooting low scores, having a high ranking or achieving impressive accomplishments? Did you feel intimidated to play in that group? Were you fearful that you would embarrass yourself by finishing the round in a double digit deficit? When you … Golf Psychology Article>>

What Are The Yips in Golf?

Golf Mind Podcast

Defining The Yips in Golf Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program and Breaking The Yips Cycle DVD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. Have you ever heard of the … Golf Psychology Article>>

How Jordan Spieth Overcame a Slumping Season

Are High Expectations Good or Bad for a Golfer?

How to Work Through a Slumping Golf Season Have you struggled through a tough season? When you are struggling, it is difficult to focus on anything but the struggles. Focusing on the struggles will keep you stuck struggling. This becomes a cycle that is hard to break… Difficulty staying focused, low self-confidence, negative thinking and unproductive negative emotions worsen matters, … Golf Psychology Article>>

Use This Post-Shot Routine for Better Poise

How to Maintain Positive Momentum When You Are Golfing

How to Stay Composed on The Back Nine Poise and composure are a golfer’s friend… especially during the back nine in a tight, competitive round of golf. Despite every golfer knowing the importance of keeping it together, it’s not the easiest thing to do. Golf is a game of emotions… a game of highs and lows… a game of good … Golf Psychology Article>>