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How Do You Define Athletic Success? Often, athletes allow other people (with good intentions) to define success for them. For example, your parents may see success as earning a college scholarship, becoming a starter, or competing for a highly competitive team. Likewise, your coach may see success as you achieving a national cut, having a top ranking, winning tournaments, or … Golf Psychology Article>>
When you feel tight or nervous on the golf course, this is a symptom of fear! And when you are tight, it’s harder to make a relaxed swing. Fear is often based on the outcome of your game and what others might think about your score… Watch this video with Dr. Cohn to learn how to recognize your underlying fear … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Causes Your Putting to Change on The Course? I received a messaged from Joe about his putting… He said the following: “I can putt very well on the practice green. I was always a good putter. But now, once I get on the course with others, the yips enter the game. I get last minute twitches that send the … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do You Level Yourself to Others Skill Level? Do you tend to play down to the level of your playing partners? Are you being too complacent and rushing through your preshot routine? In our new video, your learn how to play your best no matter the level of your playing partners and stick to your preshot routine… Watch now: Related … Golf Psychology Article>>
In the weeks heading into a tournament, what do you feed your mind: Positive or negative messages? Do you hang onto past mistakes during a round or focus on the good shots you hit? Your thoughts affect your confidence. It is pretty simple; you become what you think. If you think you are a terrible golfer, you will struggle on … Golf Psychology Article>>
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why golfers get the putting yips when they think it’s important to make putts. Here’s the question of the week: PAUL: I’m a 10-12 handicap, 54 years old, play about twice a week, and I have the putting yips but, I don’t think it is about fear of embarrassment. … Golf Psychology Article>>