Golf Psychology Articles

Are High Expectations Good or Bad for a Golfer?

Are High Expectations Good or Bad for a Golfer?

When you play in a tournament, do you expect to win? Expectations are a tricky subject. Expect to lose, and you will likely lose.  You may have played in a tournament or against a rival golfer where you weren’t up for the challenge.  For whatever reason, you expected to place poorly. This pessimistic expectation undermines confidence and demotivates you. Rather … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Optimize Pressure for Peak Golf Performance

How to Optimize Pressure for Peak Golf Performance

How does pressure affect your golf game? Within every competitive round comes some degree of pressure: While pressure is ever present, golfers have varying responses to pressure, which affects how they think, feel, and perform. Pressure is personal. Each golfer interprets their circumstances differently depending on the circumstances. For example, if two golfers face a 3-foot putt for par, one … Golf Psychology Article>>

Managing Anxiety for Winning Golf

Managing Anxiety for Winning Golf

What happens to you when you become anxious during a competitive round of golf? Anxiety affects golfers on three levels: physiologically, mentally, and emotionally. If left unchecked, the cumulative impact of these three elements can cause your performance to fall off the cliff. Anxious golfers report several symptoms, such as pounding heart, tight muscles, inability to concentrate, racing thoughts, and … Golf Psychology Article>>

Take Control of Your Golf Confidence

Take Control of Your Golf Confidence

What gives you the most amount of confidence as a golfer? Self-confidence is the most critical mental skill for any athlete. However, many golfers believe confidence is something either you have, or you don’t. They watch elite golfers play “lights out” and assume these golfers are just naturally confident. When you see confidence as a personality trait or in-born characteristic … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Dedicate Yourself to the Game of Golf 

How to Dedicate Yourself to the Game of Golf 

What does it take to improve your golf game continually? DEDICATION! You have probably heard golfers talk about the value of hard work and dedication. What does it mean to be dedicated? Dedication is a driving force that empowers golfers to persist when faced with adversity, challenge themselves daily, work towards their goals, and continually strive for excellence. When you … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Maintain Positive Momentum When You Are Golfing

How to Maintain Positive Momentum When You Are Golfing

How does momentum affect performance during a competitive round of golf? First, let’s define momentum as it pertains to golf. “Momentum” in golf is being on a roll. It’s a sense of rhythm where the game is flowing naturally. When you experience positive momentum, you are making good decisions and seamlessly executing your plan for each shot. What are the … Golf Psychology Article>>