Golf psychology articles to improve your mental game for tournament golfers, golf instructors, and parents. Learn mental strategies to improve performance.
Staying Focused During Poor Conditions Focusing during poor conditions–weather or course–can present a problem for some golfers. From day-to-day, weather conditions can change drastically. One day, the weather can be clear, 80 degrees with hardly any wind. The next day, it can be rainy, windy and cold with poor course conditions. Often, you won’t play on a perfectly groomed course; … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Overcome Negative Thoughts Many athletes wouldn’t associate mental toughness with playing golf. There is a misconception by some that mental toughness is an attribute solely for athletes in contact sports or physically grueling competition. No doubt that there is a large degree of physical toughness needed for contact sports. But in terms of the mental challenges, golf is … Golf Psychology Article>>
Composure After a Bad Golf Shot Golf can be frustrating to say the least… One minute, you are having a great round. You just had a string of 10 holes where you played outstanding. The next hole, you double bogey and it’s downwards from there. It’s amazing how a double-bogey on one hole can totally reverse how you are playing… … Golf Psychology Article>>
Goal Setting to Boost Golf Performance Are you constantly trying to improve your golf game, but you become impatient or frustrated with results? Most athletes set strict standards for success and you hear it all the time in the sports world, “Never be satisfied with what you have already accomplished,” “What you did yesterday doesn’t matter, it’s what you accomplish … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Stop Judging Your Performance During Rounds Distractions are all around on the golf course. But what about your own internal distractions? Your mind is bombarded throughout a round with distractions, making golf one of the most mentally difficult sports. Let’s talk about one big distraction that is neglected… Thinking about how well you are playing… You may ask, … Golf Psychology Article>>
Using Feedback to Your Advantage in Golf Have you ever been overwhelmed by advice after a round of golf from teammates, coaches, or playing partners? The mind can only process a limited amount of information before you are overwhelmed and confused. Have you ever played a round right after taking a lesson? Was your mind calm or filled with swing … Golf Psychology Article>>