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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>>
How often do you play a round with your ‘A’ game? All golfers hope to have their ‘A’ game every time they step to the first tee box. Nothing is better than when every part of your game clicks as you move from hole to hole. Even after a stray shot, you feel confident in your ability to recover. But … Golf Psychology Article>>
Has Golf Frustrated You to Never Wanting to Play Again? Golf is a crazy game, unlike any other sport. No two shots are ever the same. In football, the field dimensions are consistent from stadium to stadium. In golf, the distance for each hole differs depending on the course. In baseball, the field is flat. In golf, courses are designed … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Play Your Best Game Golf psychology tips to help you improve your mental game for golf. In this video, you learn how to swing freely on the golf course and take your practice game or range swing to the golf course. Many golfers can’t perform as well in tournaments as they do in practice. Learn mental skills we … Golf Psychology Article>>
Keeping Cool After Mistakes How capable are you of maintaining your cool after a bad shot? Do you “freak out” after you mishit a ball? Attitude is everything in golf. Your attitude shapes how you see things, and your perspective affects your thoughts and feelings. Many golfers see golf as an emotional sport and have difficulty managing their emotions. A … Golf Psychology Article>>
Always Prepare for the Unexpected How do you handle the ups and downs in golf? Do you become overly focused on bad shots, which hurts your play later in a round? This occurrence is more common than you may think… You see that scenario occur even in PGA and LPGA tournaments. A golfer is playing lights out through the front-nine … Golf Psychology Article>>