Golfers Mindset for Slow Play

Trouble Focusing and Get Annoyed in a Slow Play?

In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, responds to a question from John who had this to say about his game:

JOHN: I get really annoyed with slow play and it makes me frustrated when it’s time to play my shot. What can I do when the playing partners are very slow and I have a lot of time to think. By the way, I normally like to play quick. I think I play better when I’m playing quickly, and I keep my rhythm?”

Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about how to deal with slow play. Learn how to maintain the same level of focus and composure from the start of the game to finish.


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Patrick Cohn Peak Performance Sports, LLC
Mental Performance Coach Dr. Patrick Cohn has helped athletes and golfers for over 40 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He's working with Olympic athletes, NFL, NHL, MLB, and professional motocross racers and NASCAR racers.

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