Do You Have Certain Points Where You Always Fall Apart? Many golfers have trouble closing out rounds. They allow the pressure to get to them and implode during the last holes. When you’ve had a rough finish, it can impact your confidence going into the next round, similar situations, or following tournaments. Let’s set the scene. You are breezing through … Golf Psychology Article>>
Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What is a good putting routine? … Golf Psychology Article>>
What is the Difference-Maker Late in a Round of Golf? Sure, talent is important, and so are solid drives, a strong short game, and steady putting. However, how frequently have you seen talented professional golfers fall apart on the back-nine when they dominated early in the round? How many times have you seen golfers who can outdrive the competition but … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Quickly Let Go of a Bad Tournament Every golfer has “one of those tournaments” where nothing seemed to go right. After a bad tournament, what you think often sets the stage for your next competitive round. Some golfers tend to hold on to memories of past tournaments, reliving each mistake. As you replay the mental reel of mistakes, … Golf Psychology Article>>
Are you an “over-thinker” on the golf course? Do you constantly second-guess your shot strategy? Are you usually preoccupied with your score throughout a competitive round? Thinking and performing have a complicated relationship in golf. For each shot, you need to consider the circumstances to create an optimal strategy for that shot. However, some golfers have difficulty switching from thought … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Does Pressure Affect Your Golf Game? Within every competitive round comes some degree of pressure: While pressure is ever present, golfers have varying responses to pressure, which affects how they think, feel, and perform. Pressure is personal. Each golfer interprets their circumstances differently depending on the circumstances. For example, if two golfers face a 3-foot putt for par, one … Golf Psychology Article>>