Patrick Cohn

Mindset When Competing Against Top Golfers

Mindset When Competing Against Top Golfers

How Do You Fare Against Top Competition? Your level of play and how you evaluate your game depends on your mindset before the round even starts. If you see yourself as “not belonging” at that level, you will compare yourself to other golfers while playing. Your emotions will fall and rise depending on the result of each shot and how … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Beat the Yips and Putting Anxiety

How to Beat the Yips and Putting Anxiety

Golf Psychology and The Putting Yips Are the yips caused by physical or mental factors? What causes a golfer to get trapped in the yips rut? Ask golfers about how the yips “magically” appear, and you will get a broad range of answers: nagging injuries, inconsistent practice, too much focus on mechanics, not enough focus on mechanics, lack of concentration, … Golf Psychology Article>>

How Golfers Can Improve Learning

Golf Psychology Video

Are You Struggling to Learn Golf as an Adult? Do you have old motor habits from other sports that hurt your ability to learn golf? In this video, you learn about the process of learning and how many repetitions it takes to develop a habit.  Learn how manage your expectations with learning a new sport: Related Golf Psychology Articles Golfer’s … Golf Psychology Article>>

How Top Golfers Manage Pre-Round Worry

How Top Golfers Manage Pre-Round Worry

What is the Primary Source of Anxiety for Golfers? Anxiety is at its peak when golfers focus too much on outcomes and what those outcomes mean… Certain factors are beyond your control in golf, such as other golfers’ scores, the start time of your round, the leader board, your group, gaining entry into a tournament, weather, delays, and course conditions. … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Play More Relaxed Golf in Match Play

When you feel tight or nervous on the golf course, this is a symptom of fear! And when you are tight, it’s harder to make a relaxed swing. Fear is often based on the outcome of your game and what others might think about your score… Watch this video with Dr. Cohn to learn how to recognize your underlying fear … Golf Psychology Article>>

What Drives You in Golf?

What Drives You in Golf?

What Motivates You as a golfer? Trophies? Ranking? Finding the best sources of motivation fuels peak performance, pursuit of potential, and longevity in the sport. Two general forms of motivation exist in the realm of sports: 1. Intrinsic – Internal sources of motivation such as; exploring your potential, challenging yourself, honing your skill set, enjoying the experience, and pursuing personal … Golf Psychology Article>>