Golf psychology articles to improve your mental game for tournament golfers, golf instructors, and parents. Learn mental strategies to improve performance.
Always Focus on Your Present Shot Why do golfers always talk about taking it one shot at a time? If we already know the “take it one shot at a time” approach is best, why then is this statement so frequently used in golf? First, let’s take a step back to understand the importance of the “take it one shot … Golf Psychology Article>>
Using Your Mind to Play Better Golf What is the core characteristic of mental toughness? The term “mental toughness” is used by a lot of golfers… Everyday you watch or listen to professional coaches, golfers, or commentators talk about mental toughness. As much as the term “mental toughness” is used, athletes and coaches still have difficulty elaborating on mental toughness … Golf Psychology Article>>
Dealing with Pressure on the Golf Course Have you ever played in a do-or-die round of golf? For example, you had to shoot a low score in a round to stay in contention or hold off the competition to win a tournament. For whatever reason, you felt this one round was so vital that you had to be careful not to … Golf Psychology Article>>
Focusing on Your Strategy and Game Plan Do you enter a tournament with high expectations or even have a winning target score? How do expectations affect your golf game? You probably had times when you expected to place in the Top-10 or expected to shoot your best score, “I’ve been working my butt off and improved my short game. I will … Golf Psychology Article>>
Maintaining Your Motivation Level in Golf Do you lose motivation when you can’t shoot lower score in competition or lower you handicap? Goals can direct your focus and efforts on a target in the future. Since long-term goals are typically at the end of a season, losing sight of that goal is quite common. By adding short-term goals into your … Golf Psychology Article>>
Continue to Set High Goals How well do you play in tournaments when you have a high ranking? When you are the underdog, you have an idea of what you need to do to get to the next level. You have identified specific mental and physical skills you need to develop to advance your game. You have your eye on … Golf Psychology Article>>