Overcoming an Avoidance Mindset
Do you play to not lose instead of playing to win?
In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, responds to a question from Steve who had this to say about his game:
“I have trouble playing to win from the start of the round and play too safe. Any thoughts on playing to win when the round starts rather than once you have a lead?”
Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about playing with an avoidance mindset.
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