Overcoming Adversity on the Greens When mental toughness is talked about in sports, many people conjure up images of athletes competing, physically worn out and mentally exhausted, and still pushing onward. Some of these “mentally tough” images include… The marathon runner, who can barely stay upright and stumbles across the finish line… The basketball player, who returns late in the … Golf Psychology Article>>
How More Practice Doesn’t Always Make Perfect Expectations have a unwanted impact on your golf game. With a clearer understanding of expectations, you can learn how to manage them and improve your golf game in the process. In our golf survey, one respondent made an interesting point regarding expectations and performance: “How can l stop the illusion of expecting my … Golf Psychology Article>>
Why Golfers Turn Bogeys into More Bogeys “Mistakes happen.” “Mistakes are a fact of life.” “We all make mistakes.” Most people generally accept these common sayings as true… except if you’re a golfer! How many times has your play spiraled downward during a golf game after you made a mistake? Why does your golf game suffer after a mistake when … Golf Psychology Article>>
Stop Self-Sabotaging Late in Rounds Do you have difficulty closing out a round of golf? Do the last few holes feel so much harder to play than the front nine? Some golfers become over-aware of their score as they approach the last few holes, especially if they are shooting a low score. These golfers play out all sorts of negative … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Stop Focusing on Your Competitor Do you see playing against top competition as a threat or a challenge? Against top-tier golfers, are you able to rise to the occasion or does your game spiral downward? Some golfers feel intimidated when paired with top competition. Playing against a rival or a golfer with a high ranking can be stressful … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Tinkering Can Harm Your Game What leads to better scores on the golf course? Are better scores achieved by improving your swing or improving your mental game? In our golf survey, a golfer expressed his biggest concern and requested help with figuring out the best method to improve his golf game. “Each year I start tweaking my swing or … Golf Psychology Article>>