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>>
How do You React to Back-to-Back Double Bogeys Are you able to keep your composure and re-focus on the next hole? Keeping your composure is not easy, especially when you are in contention to win. However, if you want a top finish, you must learn to deal with the ups and downs of competitive rounds. Navigating the mental challenges on … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Does A Successful Round of Golf Look Like to You? Some golfers narrowly define success as winning. The problem with this limited view of success is that when these golfers don’t win a tournament or shoot their lowest score, they feel like failures. “Needing to win” to feel successful is a trap that golfers unconsciously fall into. When you … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Quickly Let Go of a Bad Tournament Every golfer has “one of those tournaments” where nothing seemed to go right. After a bad tournament, what you think often sets the stage for your next competitive round. Some golfers tend to hold on to memories of past tournaments, reliving each mistake. As you replay the mental reel of mistakes, … Golf Psychology Article>>
Playing Golf and Competing are Different. Do you enjoy being a competitive golfer? You may think, “That’s a dumb question. I’ve been golfing since I was young. Of course, I like to golf.” Playing golf is usually less pressure. You may try to beat someone in your group, but the stakes are not as high. When there is less pressure, … Golf Psychology Article>>