Overcome Anxiety on the Golf Course Do you perform better in practice than when you play a round on the course? You are not alone… Many golfers we work with have difficulty competing as well as they perform in practice. Several golfers from our Golf Mental Game Survey have reached out requesting help with playing competitive rounds as well as … Golf Psychology Article>>
Avoid the All or Nothing Mindset Exactly how do you define your performance in tournaments? Do you solely evaluate performances by wins and losses? When you lose, do you usually point out everything you did poorly? For many golfers, it all boils down to this… “I played well or I played horribly.” “I won or I lost.” There is no middle … Golf Psychology Article>>
Learn to Refocus Your Negativity How often have negative thoughts thrown you off your golf game? If you are honest with yourself, you probably would admit that in every round of golf you have played, negative thoughts popped up in your head. You might even have times when negative thoughts didn’t hurt your game. How is that possible? Doesn’t one negative thought … Golf Psychology Article>>
Take Charge of Your Mental Game in Golf What three mental components contribute most to playing your best golf? Quite simply, the three most impactful to peak play are focus, focus and focus! Bad shots, meltdowns, slumps and underperformance are caused by a lack of focus or a misplaced focus. If you cannot stay on task and regroup, you will … Golf Psychology Article>>
Tips for Long-Term Improvement in Golf Why do some golfers easily give up on trying to improve their game? The answer can be summed up in two words.. instant gratification. Instant gratification is the enemy of improvement. Instant gratification screams “I want it, and I want it NOW!” Golfers have a problem when they fail to see quick progress. That’s … Golf Psychology Article>>
Change Your Reactions to Bad Shots “How can I control my emotions after a bad shot?” “How can I manage my emotions so my emotions don’t take over and ruin my game?” Those are common questions that many golfers ask on our Mental Game of Golf Survey. Some golfers seem to take on a different persona when they hit a … Golf Psychology Article>>