Golf Psychology and The Putting Yips Are the yips caused by physical or mental factors? What causes a golfer to get trapped in the yips rut? Ask golfers about how the yips “magically” appear, and you will get a broad range of answers: nagging injuries, inconsistent practice, too much focus on mechanics, not enough focus on mechanics, lack of concentration, … Golf Psychology Article>>
What is the primary source of anxiety for golfers? Anxiety is at its peak when golfers focus too much on outcomes and what those outcomes mean… Certain factors are beyond your control in golf, such as other golfers’ scores, the start time of your round, the leader board, your group, gaining entry into a tournament, weather, delays, and course conditions. … Golf Psychology Article>>
What motivates you as a golfer? Trophies? Ranking? Mastering your craft? Finding the best sources of motivation fuels peak performance, pursuit of potential, and longevity in the sport. Two general forms of motivation exist in the realm of sports: 1. Intrinsic – Internal sources of motivation such as; exploring your potential, challenging yourself, honing your skill set, enjoying the experience, … Golf Psychology Article>>
The day before a big golf tournament, do you usually feel prepared and confident or unprepared and anxious? There is a direct relationship between preparation and confidence. As preparation increases, so does confidence…And every athlete and coach understands how a confidence boost affects performance. From our Golf Mental Game Survey, we received the following question from a coach: “How can … Golf Psychology Article>>
What impact does mindset have on golf performance? The short answer is everything. Mindset affects how intently you practice. Mindset affects the content of your thoughts and confidence level. Mindset affects how you respond to adversity and bad shots or missed putts. Ultimately mindset affects all the ingredients that go into how well you perform in golf. Your mindset is … Golf Psychology Article>>
Have you ever thought of all the different emotions you experience during a round of golf? Golfers experience a wide range of emotions: angry and joyful, frustrated and calm, anxious and excited, disappointed and proud, fearful and confident, disgusted and motivated, etc. If you allow your emotions to take over your game, your performance will be dictated by how you … Golf Psychology Article>>