You Are More Than “A Golfer” “I am a golfer.” Do you use this phrase to describe who you are? Many golfers define themselves by what they do and, that is, golf. “A golfer” is what is referred to as your athletic identity, but it often bleeds over into your personal identity as well. Unfortunately, identifying yourself primarily as a … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Control Your Emotions on the Golf Course Do you have difficulty controlling your anger during a round of golf? Have you ever become so angry after a bad shot that you flipped your club to the ground, threw your club or smashed your putter against the ground? Some golfers get so upset that they just want to walk … Golf Psychology Article>>
Why Golfers Turn Bogeys into More Bogeys “Mistakes happen.” “Mistakes are a fact of life.” “We all make mistakes.” Most people generally accept these common sayings as true… except if you’re a golfer! How many times has your play spiraled downward during a golf game after you made a mistake? Why does your golf game suffer after a mistake when … Golf Psychology Article>>
Stop Self-Sabotaging Late in Rounds Do you have difficulty closing out a round of golf? Do the last few holes feel so much harder to play than the front nine? Some golfers become over-aware of their score as they approach the last few holes, especially if they are shooting a low score. These golfers play out all sorts of negative … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Tinkering Can Harm Your Game What leads to better scores on the golf course? Are better scores achieved by improving your swing or improving your mental game? In our golf survey, a golfer expressed his biggest concern and requested help with figuring out the best method to improve his golf game. “Each year I start tweaking my swing or … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Fear Holds Back Golfers Fear of failure is what prevents golfers from bringing their learned skills to the golf course. Golfers who fear failure have more trouble playing in bigger tournaments, being paired with rival golfers, or having a lead late in a round. I’m sure you have experienced your own personal triggers for fear of failure… In our … Golf Psychology Article>>