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Golf Mind Articles
- How to Let Go of Frustration After Missing a Golf TournamentManaging Frustration for Golfers Article Summary: Frustration after near-misses is normal in golf, but dwelling on missed opportunities damages your next performance. Frustration disrupts decision-making, focus, physiology (tight muscles), and self-talk. It can affect future tournaments by reducing … Golf Psychology Article>>
- 3 Mental Strategies for Managing Emotions During a Competitive Golf RoundCan You Control Your Emotions in Golf? Summary: Yes, but not by suppressing them. You can’t stop emotions from appearing on the course. What you can control is how you respond to them. Emotionally disciplined golfers acknowledge frustration … Golf Psychology Article>>
- Play to Win in Golf and Not Play Not to LoseHow Do You Start Playing to Win in Golf? Summary: Most golfers say they want to win, but when they get close to the lead, they start playing not to lose. They steer drives, aim away from pins, … Golf Psychology Article>>
- 4 Mental Game Strategies to Elevate Your Golf PerformanceHow to Handle Pressure That Come with Competitive Golf? If your mental game has not kept pace with your goals, you will underachieve no matter how much you work on your swing. That is a difficult thing for … Golf Psychology Article>>
Golf Mind Videos
- Helping Golfers with the Post-Round AssessmentIn this video, you will learn how to review your golf game after your round. We discuss strategies to help you form a productive post-round routine. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in … Golf Psychology Article>>
- How to Swing Freely and Not Be TenseIn this video, you will learn how to trust your golf swing. We discuss how to swing freely and not feel tense on the golf course. In The Golf Psychology Podcast video series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and … Golf Psychology Article>>
- The Mental Game of Golf and Setting ObjectivesIn this episode, you will learn how to set manageable objectives for your round. Dr. Patrick Cohn and Brock McCormack discuss how to keep your focus away from the outcomes and stay focused in the moment shot to shot. Peak … Golf Psychology Article>>
- Course Management Tips for GolfersIn this video, you will learn how to have good course management skills for golf. We discuss strategies from a mental performance perspective to help you perform effortlessly on the course. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve … Golf Psychology Article>>

