How to Improve Mental Toughness in Golf What is the primary source of your stress during a round of golf? Do you feel confident in your ability to manage your stress while competing? Simply put, stress increases when you focus on things other than the present moment. For example, which self-statements do you think would increase your stress level? “I’m … Golf Psychology Article>>
Concentration for Golfers What do you think about most when you play in a golf tournament? Are you focused on beating a rival? Maybe, you are focused on outplaying the players in your group? Or, perhaps, you think about what it will take to win the tournament? Whatever outcome you are hoping to accomplish, there is one strategy that gives you … Golf Psychology Article>>
Managing Negative Emotion and Distractions How often do you become aggravated, agitated, and frustrated during a competitive round of golf? If you answered a lot, you are not alone. Negative emotions will follow when a golfer slices a tee shot, flubs a chip shot, lands in a sand trap, or misses a three-foot putt. How you process these emotions makes … Golf Psychology Article>>
Stop Practicing When Your Compete How many hours have you spent on practicing, refining, or overhauling your mechanics? In golf, you can get so wrapped up in wanting to perfect your mechanics that it overshadows the goal of shooting your lowest score. You probably think tinkering with your mechanics leads to consistently shooting low scores, but that’s not always the case. Of … Golf Psychology Article>>
Mental Game Tips for Golfers Are you having difficulty getting to the next level? When you get to the next level, can you set your sights higher and further raise your level of play? Continually reaching new heights can be difficult for some golfers. The challenges are: “How can I be confident at the next level?” and “How can I … Golf Psychology Article>>
Learning from Your Past Performance Have you ever had “one of those seasons” where you fell well short of your athletic goals? Falling short of your seasonal goals is frustrating and angering. When you practiced an entire season and didn’t even come close to your expectations, you probably will feel the season was a waste. This is the sentiment of … Golf Psychology Article>>