Are You an Overthinker on the Golf Course? Do you play out every scenario in your head before striking the ball? Some golfers take in too many bits of information during competitive rounds. Their brains become overloaded thinking about weather, course conditions, mechanics, and execution information. All of these bits of information battle for a golfer’s attention. Instead of immersing … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do You Play Golf or Do You compete in Golf? Some may say the two mean the same, but let’s look further at the two mindsets. The difference may sound subtle, but it’s significant A competitive mindset is an attitude of fighting until your last shot. It’s grinding when you are several strokes behind the leader. A competitive mindset encompasses … Golf Psychology Article>>
Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach 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 this podcast episode, you learn: When should golfers refocus vs. restart? Related Golf Psychology Articles Golfers Mental Edge Program “The Golfer’s Mental … Golf Psychology Article>>
How do you simplify the game of golf? Golf is a challenging sport. Unlike many sports, the competition setting varies. Each golf course has varying distances from tee to hole, unique hazards, and distinctive course conditions, which increases the challenge factor. With golf being so challenging, you need to avoid complicating the game so you can play at your peak. … Golf Psychology Article>>
As a golfer, how quickly are you able to move on from your last shot? In other words, when does the last shot end and the next shot begin? This question is not as simple as it sounds. For example, after you sink a putt on the 8th hole, logically, the next shot is your tee shot on the 9th … Golf Psychology Article>>
What does being “in the zone” mean in golf? All golfers know what it is like to play a round when everything seems to go wrong, but is there a way to play where most things tend to go right? First, let’s establish what being in the zone does NOT mean. Being in the zone does not mean playing perfect … Golf Psychology Article>>