Golf psychology articles to improve your mental game for tournament golfers, golf instructors, and parents. Learn mental strategies to improve performance.
What is Competitive Pressure in Golf? The term ‘pressure‘ has been defined as “any factor or combination of factors that increases the importance of performing well on a particular occasion” (Baumeister 1984). The concept of pressure is complex. Athletes recognize when they “feel” pressure because their heart is pounding, they are breathing faster, their stomach is upset, and their muscles … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Can You Shut Down the Negativity? Many golfers point to negativity as their biggest obstacle on the golf course. It is impossible to achieve your potential when you are mentally immersed in negativity. In our Golf Mental Game Survey, a golfer who has been frustrated with their lack of results asked the following question: “How do I overcome negativity … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Are Your Fears When Golfing? Do you fear that you will: Have you been able to deal with those fears and perform at a high level, or have those fears dictated your level of play? Performance fears create anxiety. When those fears are not adequately managed, doubt and distraction arise. Think of a time when your anxiety was high. … Golf Psychology Article>>
What is Competitive Pressure? Competitive pressure refers to the level of stress an athlete experiences before or during a competition. In golf, players with difficulty managing pressure tend to choke in stressful conditions. In contrast, golfers who can master pressure are more consistent and shoot lower scores during competitive rounds. What is the primary source of pressure? You might be … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Goes Through Your Mind When You Start a Round? For example, you double-bogey the first two holes, then bogey the third. You quickly find yourself 4-strokes from the leader before the fifth hole. You will most likely feel frustrated, especially if you missed an easy putt or misjudged a shot. Let’s further the scenario. The golfers atop the leaderboard … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Can You Achieve a Breakout Season? Most golfers think overhauling their swing or spending endless hours trying to gain 20-30 yards off the tee will vault them to a higher level of performance. Overhauling your golf swing or major adjustments to your golf game may not be the best strategy for improving your golf score. For one, overhauling your … Golf Psychology Article>>