Do Elite Golfers Get Nervous? Elite golfers are heralded as having nerves of steel or being unfazed by big moments. Rarely are the words “nervous” and “elite” used in the same sentence to describe those championship-level golfers. However, contrary to the belief of many, even elite golfers experience nervousness and, in some instances, anxiety. Golf is inherently uncertain, and over-focus … Golf Psychology Article>>
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>>