What is the Primary Source of Anxiety for Golfers? Anxiety is at its peak when golfers focus too much on outcomes and what those outcomes mean… Certain factors are beyond your control in golf, such as other golfers’ scores, the start time of your round, the leader board, your group, gaining entry into a tournament, weather, delays, and course conditions. … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Motivates You as a golfer? Trophies? Ranking? Finding the best sources of motivation fuels peak performance, pursuit of potential, and longevity in the sport. Two general forms of motivation exist in the realm of sports: 1. Intrinsic – Internal sources of motivation such as; exploring your potential, challenging yourself, honing your skill set, enjoying the experience, and pursuing personal … Golf Psychology Article>>
Are You Easily Distracted on the Golf Course? Some golfers hear everything on the course such as clubs rattling, people talking, or nearby cars. And you don’t want to have a split focus when playing your golf shot… Learn how to be more focused on the golf course when you are distracted by other golfers, cars, or music in the … Golf Psychology Article>>
Not Every Golfer Can Visualize their Golf Shots This means you might not be able to “see” the shot in your mind like the shot tracer you watch on televised golf tournaments. Jack Nicklaus introduced the idea of having a mental movie of the golf shot in your mind. But seeing your golf shot is only one type of mental … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Impact Does Mindset Have on Golf Performance? The short answer is everything. Mindset affects how intently you practice. Mindset affects the content of your thoughts and confidence level. Mindset affects how you respond to adversity and bad shots or missed putts. Ultimately mindset affects all the ingredients that go into how well you perform in golf. Your mindset is … Golf Psychology Article>>
All the Different Emotions You Experience During Golf Golfers experience a wide range of emotions: angry and joyful, frustrated and calm, anxious and excited, disappointed and proud, fearful and confident, disgusted and motivated, etc. If you allow your emotions to take over your game, your performance will be dictated by how you feel. From our Golf Mental Game Survey, we … Golf Psychology Article>>