Do You Get Nervous Over Harder Shots? In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about How would we cope with that and give the task a realistic difficulty rating of the shot… RALPH: Hey Doc, great insights! I know my level of my abilities in Golf, but I overestimate the task at hand. And that makes … Golf Psychology Article>>
The Main Factor that Leads to Playing Consistent Golf Many golfers will focus on their mechanics to improve their consistency. The thought process is “If I strike the ball the same way for every shot, I will achieve similar results from shot to shot. While replicating stroke mechanics is an important contributor, mental factors have a more significant impact on … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Conditions Affect your Golf Game the Most? Have you worked to improve your play under these conditions? Many golfers know their most challenging circumstances, such as playing in breezy conditions, on slow greens or a soaked course, playing late in the day, dealing with spectator noise, or handling pressure late in a round. Every golfer has particular areas that … Golf Psychology Article>>
Is Working on Mechanics More Challenging Mentally? Skill development requires focused repetition to become a habit. No golfer improves their tee shots by just hitting 200 balls at the driving range. You need to focus on the change you are trying to make. You need constant feedback and adjustment when you are making technical changes in the beginning. Improvement or … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do You Remain Competitive When You Are Behind? Playing with a deficit presents a unique set of distractions revolving around scores, strokes, and outcomes. Many golfers fall prey to the ‘math game’ when trailing during a round. These golfers crunch the numbers as they approach every hole, trying to calculate what they need to score to get back into contention… … Golf Psychology Article>>
The 5 Stages of Improvement What does the process of improvement entail? Growth in golf is a matter of focusing on the journey. When you understand the stages of improvement, you can steadily improve your golf game. Improvement runs through a cyclical process. When you stay within the loop, you achieve incremental improvement. 1. Celebrate successes – Celebrating success may … Golf Psychology Article>>