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>>
What Should You Focus on To Stay in The Zone? Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program and Breaking The Yips Cycle DVD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 20 years of his career. When … Golf Psychology Article>>
Goal Setting to Boost Golf Performance Are you constantly trying to improve your golf game, but you become impatient or frustrated with results? Most athletes set strict standards for success and you hear it all the time in the sports world, “Never be satisfied with what you have already accomplished,” “What you did yesterday doesn’t matter, it’s what you accomplish … Golf Psychology Article>>