Golf psychology articles to improve your mental game for tournament golfers, golf instructors, and parents. Learn mental strategies to improve performance.
Does Your Self-Talk Generally Work for or Against You? Sometimes, golfers think thoughts are just thoughts and have little bearing on how well they play. However, imagine telling yourself over and over, “I can’t sink these short putts” as you are standing over a four-foot putt on the 18th hole. Do you really think that repetitive thought wouldn’t lessen your … Golf Psychology Article>>
How can you keep your confidence high after a tough round? Maintaining a high degree of confidence after struggling on the golf course is a battle every golfer faces. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional golfer ranked No. 1 in the world or a high school freshman on the junior varsity team. The key to rebounding after a … Golf Psychology Article>>
How can you continue to grind when you are not seeing results? When competitive golfers fall short of their seasonal goals, mental fatigue and resignation grow. Have you experienced a similar situation? You do the same amount of work as other golfers with seemingly no progress. After a while, the effort seems futile. You begin to experience intense, prolonged, and … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do the Weather Conditions Throw You Off Your Golf Game? Many golfers throw in the towel when course or weather conditions are unfavorable. These golfers assume that poor weather conditions lead to poor results. When you make up your mind before a round of golf that you will card a high score, you most likely will! A golfer who responded … Golf Psychology Article>>
Are Your Swing Thoughts Helping or Hurting Your Game? With all the potential distractions during a competitive round, how can you stay focused when you stand over the ball? Focusing is a crucial element when competing and many golfers fall prey to lapses in concentration under pressure. The following are scenarios that can battle for a golfer’s attention: Each of … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Well Do you Perform Under Pressure Many golfers have an interesting, not-so-helpful relationship with pressure. Faulty assumptions about pressure often hamper their game when it matters most. The three most common faulty assumptions about pressure are: When you buy into these faulty assumptions, you will start to freak out at the first sign of pressure, and your game will … Golf Psychology Article>>