How Well Do you Perform Under Pressure Many golfers have an interesting, not-so-helpful relationship with pressure. Faulty assumptions about pressure often hamper their game when it matters most. The three most common faulty assumptions about pressure are: When you buy into these faulty assumptions, you will start to freak out at the first sign of pressure, and your game will … Golf Psychology Article>>
What is the Solution for Consistent Play on the Golf Course? Playing golf can be exciting and challenging on some days and maddening and frustrating the next day. One round, you’re nailing every shot and feeling on top of the world; the next, it feels like you’ve never played the game. From day to day, your ability remains the same. … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do Elite Golfers Get Nervous? Elite golfers are heralded as having nerves of steel or being unfazed by big moments. Rarely are the words “nervous” and “elite” used in the same sentence to describe those championship-level golfers. However, contrary to the belief of many, even elite golfers experience nervousness and, in some instances, anxiety. Golf is inherently uncertain, and over-focus … Golf Psychology Article>>
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>>