Does Your Self-Talk Generally Work for or Against You? Sometimes, golfers think thoughts are just thoughts and have little bearing on how well they play. However, imagine telling yourself over and over, “I can’t sink these short putts” as you are standing over a four-foot putt on the 18th hole. Do you really think that repetitive thought wouldn’t lessen your … Golf Psychology Article>>
How can you keep your confidence high after a tough round? Maintaining a high degree of confidence after struggling on the golf course is a battle every golfer faces. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional golfer ranked No. 1 in the world or a high school freshman on the junior varsity team. The key to rebounding after a … Golf Psychology Article>>
How can you continue to grind when you are not seeing results? When competitive golfers fall short of their seasonal goals, mental fatigue and resignation grow. Have you experienced a similar situation? You do the same amount of work as other golfers with seemingly no progress. After a while, the effort seems futile. You begin to experience intense, prolonged, and … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Well Do you Perform Under Pressure Many golfers have an interesting, not-so-helpful relationship with pressure. Faulty assumptions about pressure often hamper their game when it matters most. The three most common faulty assumptions about pressure are: When you buy into these faulty assumptions, you will start to freak out at the first sign of pressure, and your game will … Golf Psychology Article>>
What is the Solution for Consistent Play on the Golf Course? Playing golf can be exciting and challenging on some days and maddening and frustrating the next day. One round, you’re nailing every shot and feeling on top of the world; the next, it feels like you’ve never played the game. From day to day, your ability remains the same. … Golf Psychology Article>>
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>>