Golf Psychology Articles

How to Manage Negative Thoughts 

How to Manage Negative Thoughts

Have you ever thought of all the different emotions you experience during a round of golf? Golfers experience a wide range of emotions: angry and joyful, frustrated and calm, anxious and excited, disappointed and proud, fearful and confident, disgusted and motivated, etc. If you allow your emotions to take over your game, your performance will be dictated by how you … Golf Psychology Article>>

How Jason Day Overcame a Winning Drought

How Jason Day Overcame a Winning Drought

Have you ever experienced a long performance drought where no end was in sight? A long-term decline that caused you to question whether you wanted to continue competing in golf. From our Golf Mental Game Survey, a golfer reached out to us who was in the midst of an extended performance drought.” “I played really well but have slipped back … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Find the Zone on the Golf Course

How to Find the Zone on the Golf Course

How many rounds have you played where you have been in the zone? Many golfers have difficulty quieting their “thinking” brain during play. Focusing on your thoughts takes you out of the zone or prevents you from getting into the zone in the first place. Recently, we received a question from a golfer who responded to our Golf Mental Game … Golf Psychology Article>>

Scheffler’s ‘What’s Next’ Approach

Scheffler’s ‘What’s Next’ Approach

What is the main factor that leads to playing consistent golf? Many golfers will focus on their mechanics to improve their consistency. The thought process is “If I strike the ball the same way for every shot, I will achieve similar results from shot to shot. While replicating stroke mechanics is an important contributor, mental factors have a more significant … Golf Psychology Article>>

Do You Mentally Prepare for Tough Conditions?

Do You Mentally Prepare for Tough Conditions?

What conditions affect your golf game the most? Have you worked to improve your play under these conditions? Many golfers know their most challenging circumstances, such as playing in breezy conditions, on slow greens or a soaked course, playing late in the day, dealing with spectator noise, or handling pressure late in a round. Every golfer has particular areas that … Golf Psychology Article>>