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# Sports Psychology for Golfers

Improve Mental Game for Golf

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## Posts

- [How to Let Go of Frustration After Missing a Golf Tournament](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-let-go-of-frustration-after-missing-a-golf-tournament/) - Scottie Scheffler has multiple near misses but stays focused. Learn his 3 strategies for managing disappointment and frustration after falling short
- [4 Mental Game Strategies to Elevate Your Golf Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/4-mental-game-strategies-to-elevate-your-golf-performance/) - Struggling with pressure, expectations, or golf yips? Learn 4 sports psychology strategies used by elite golfers to manage expectations.
- [Play to Win in Golf and Not Play Not to Lose](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/play-to-win-in-golf-and-not-play-not-to-lose/) - Discover why golfers shift into protection mode when they're in contention, and get 4 mental strategies to start playing to win in golf with confidence.
- [3 Mental Strategies for Managing Emotions During a Competitive Golf Round](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/3-mental-strategies-for-managing-emotions-golf/) - Does frustration from one bad hole ruin your round? Learn 3 mental strategies for managing emotions like Wyndham Clark's 2026 US Open win.
- [How Do You Avoid Frustration After a Disappointing Golf Tournament?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-do-you-avoid-frustration-after-a-disappointing-golf-tournament/) - Learn 3 proven mental strategies to keep perspective and protect your golf confidence after a disappointing tournament finish. Used by elite golfers.
- [How to Manage Golf Expectations and Grow Your Goals](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-manage-golf-expectations-and-grow-your-goals/) - Lofty golf goals create pressure that hurts performance. Learn how to set stretch goals, let your goals evolve, and build toward elite-level golf one step at a time.
- [4 Tips for Improving Performance Consistency in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/4-tips-for-improving-performance-consistency-in-golf/) - Learn how to improve performance consistency in golf by shifting your mindset, trusting the process, practicing under pressure, and embracing challenges.
- [How to Master Your Inner Golf Game: 3 Mental Strategies](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/peaksports-com-blog-inner-golf-game-mental-strategies/) - Scottie Scheffler knows the inner golf game decides who wins. Learn 3 mental strategies to manage nerves, reset after bad shots
- [3 Ways to Maintain Positive Momentum Between Golf Tournaments](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/3-ways-to-maintain-positive-momentum-between-golf-tournaments/) - Learn what golf momentum really means and 3 mental strategies to carry confidence and trust between tournaments.
- [3 Ways to Beat the Golf Yips and Trust Your Swing Again](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/3-ways-to-beat-golf-yips-trust-your-swing/) - Struggling with the golf yips? Dr. Cohn shares 3 proven mental strategies to overcome golf yips, rebuild trust, and play with confidence.
- [4 Strategies to Improve Shot Commitment in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/discover-four-mental-strategies-golfers-can-use-to-improve-shot-commitment-in-extreme-weather-conditions-including-high-winds-and-cold-temperatures/) - Discover four mental strategies golfers can use to improve shot commitment in extreme weather conditions, including high winds and cold temperatures.
- [3 Ways to Build Golf Confidence When Progress Is Slow](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/3-ways-to-build-golf-confidence-when-progress-is-slow/) - Struggling with inconsistent results? Learn how to build lasting golf confidence when progress feels slow by focusing on daily work, self-talk, and recognizing real improvement.
- [4 Strategies to Deal with Frustration for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/4-strategies-to-deal-with-frustration-for-golfers/) - Learn how to deal with frustration in your golf game using four proven mental strategies—resetting after mistakes, managing emotions, strengthening self-talk, and focusing on the process to stay calm under pressure.
- [4 Ways to Close Out a Golf Tournament](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/4-ways-to-close-out-a-golf-tournament/) - Learn how to close out a golf tournament with confidence. Discover four powerful mental strategies to stay focused, manage pressure, and execute one shot at a time to finish strong.
- [Does Golf Affect Your Self-Esteem?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/does-golf-affect-your-self-esteem/) - In this episode, you will learn how to separate the person from the golfer. We discuss strategies to help you leave golf on the golf course and separate from your round.
- [4 Strategies to Improve Golf Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/4-strategies-to-improve-golf-game/) - Discover how elite golfers like Lottie Woad and Lydia Ko stay committed to growth through mindset, performance evaluation, and learning from others. Use these 4 strategies.
- [5 Strategies to Fuel Your Motivation in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/5-strategies-to-fuel-your-motivation-in-golf/) - Struggling to stay motivated? Learn 5 proven strategies to refuel your drive, reconnect with your purpose, and build consistent confidence.
- [Best Swing Cues for Golfers ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/best-swing-cues-for-golfers/) - In this video, you will learn the most effective swing thoughts to help you fully trust your swing and maintain stable confidence.
- [Tips To Help with the Driver Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/tips-to-help-with-the-driver-yips/) - In our new video, you learn how to manage the driver yips and swing more freely on the course. Watch this weeks golf video.
- [How to Play Beyond Your Comfort Zone in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-beyond-your-comfort-zone-in-golf/) - Golf psychology expert, Dr. Cohn of Peak Performance Sports, LLC answers a mental game question from a golf parent in a new series titled, "Ask Doc."
- [Practice vs. Tournament Rounds in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/taking-practice-rounds-to-tournaments/) - Do you have a young golfer that looks like a star in practice, plays great in practice, but then gets to the golf course and under performs?
- [Do You Know If You Have The Yips?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-do-you-know-when-you-have-the-yips/) - Can you putt freely in practice but it feels different on the course? Does your mindset change about putting on the course? Does your mindset change?
- [How to Mentally Prepare For a Golf Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mentally-prepare-for-golf-shot/) - Do you struggle with your approach shots on the golf course? How do mentally prepare for those shots? Learn about preshot routine.
- [Developing Your Golf Swing Routine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/developing-your-swing-routine/) - Do you stand over the ball on the golf course and just never feel comfortable enough to pull the trigger? What causes golfers to freeze over the ball?
- [Practice Rounds vs. Tournament Rounds](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/practice-rounds-vs-tournament-rounds/) - Do you have a young golfer that looks like a star in practice, plays great in practice rounds, but then under performs on the course.
- [Trusting Swing Changes on The Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/trusting-swing-changes-on-the-course/) - In “Golf Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Karl about taking your practice swing to the course. Watch the video now!
- [How to Trust Your Stroke on The Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-trust-your-stroke-on-the-course/) - Do you have great mechanics and putt freely on the practice green, but when you go to the golf course you tend to struggle on the greens? Read more!
- [How to Overcome First Tee Jitters](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-overcome-first-tee-jitters/) - Performance anxiety is a mental game challenge most golfers face. Overcome the feeling of nervousness and jumping to a conclusion.
- [How to Perform Your Best Under Pressure](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-perform-your-best-under-pressure/) - In this podcast, Mental Game of Golf expert, Dr. Cohn, interviews Evan Singer and Matt Cermak on their experience with the mental game.
- [Psychology of Great Putting](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/psychology-of-great-putting/) - In this podcast, Dr. Cohn interviews long-time friend, Dr. Bob Winters, an internationally renowned mental coach and Author.
- [Stop "Sleeping" Early in the Golf Round](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/stop-sleeping-early-in-the-golf-round/) - Do you start the golf round feeling like you are not focused? You might not have the correct intensity to play your best.
- [Focus on the Process, Not Target Scores](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/focus-on-the-process-not-target-scores/) - Do you start the golf round with a target score in mind? Do you know what a good score is for that day given the conditions? Read more.
- [When the Preround Warm Up Was Sub-Par](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/when-the-preround-warm-was-sub-par/) - Does your preround warmup influence your confidence in the first tee? For example, do you lose confidence when you hit the ball poorly?
- [How to Embrace the Preround Jitters](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-embrace-the-preround-jitters/) - Many golfers interpret the pregame jitters as anxiety. But this is faulty thinking because the jitters do not indicate that you are anxious.
- [Why the Preround Warmup is Not a Practice Session](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/pre-round-warmup-is-not-a-practice-session/) - Does your preround warmup turn into a practice session? If so, that might hurt your game on the course. Read for more now!
- [Helping Young Golfers Cope With Bad Shots](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/helping-young-golfers-cope-with-bad-shots/) - Having very high expectation is very common with young golfers and young athletes alike. They will get frustrated easily.
- [Overcoming High Expectation for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/overcoming-high-expectation-for-golfers/) - Do you ever wonder how golfers stay positive even if things are not what they are expecting them to be? Read for more now!
- [Changing Your Swing in the Middle of the Round?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/changing-your-swing-in-the-middle-of-the-round/) - Do you ever doubt your swing and change it immediately when you hit a bad shot while you are already in the middle game?
- [Your Performance Mindset to Succeed](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/your-performance-mindset-to-succeed/) - Wanting to win so badly affects every athlete in different ways. Most golfers get distracted and lose their focus. Read more.
- [Focus on Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/focus-your-mind-in-your-own-game/) - Being affected by what others think about your game is a mental game challenge some golfers experience during their game.
- [How to Visualize the Shot You Want to Make](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-visualize-the-shot-you-want-to-make/) - Do you visualize your shots before you hit them but then freak out when a shot doesn't come off accordingly? Watch now!
- [Integrating Mental and Physical Instruction](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/integrating-mental-and-physical-instruction/) - Watch this episode to learn more about how to address fear, anxiety, failure and set proper expectations in playing golf. Read more.
- [Overcome the Full Swing Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/overcome-the-full-swing-yips/) - In this golf psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps golfers improve their mental golf game. Does your golf swing go array during the round?
- [Improve Your Post Game Assessment](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/improve-your-post-game-assessment/) - Do you have a post-game assessment that helps you grow your confidence? Or do you get critical of your mistakes after the round?
- [Use Your Mind to Improve Consistency in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/use-your-mind-to-improve-consistency-in-golf/) - What can you do to be more consistent on the golf course? Do you find yourself having inconsistent scores? Read more now.
- [Can Hypnosis Help with the Yips?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/can-hypnosis-help-with-the-yips/) - In this golf psychology video, Dr. Cohn, responds to a question from James who has the yips. He wants to know if hypnosis can help.
- [How to Cope with Slow Play in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-cope-with-slow-play-in-golf/) - Do you get so frustrated with slow play? Slow play is a big issue in golf, but your mindset about slow play can make matters worse.
- [How to Take Your Practice Game to the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-take-your-practice-game-to-the-golf-course/) - In this golf psychology video, you learn how to swing freely on the golf course and take your practice game or range swing to the course.
- [What to Think Over the Ball](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-to-think-over-the-ball/) - The preshot routine is a very important part of performing well on the golf course because it helps you be consistent with each shot.
- [Visualizing the Correct Golf Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/visualizing-the-correct-golf-shop/) - In this video, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a golfer about visualization and what to do when you fail to hit the the shot you visualized.
- [Pregame Jitters vs Performance Anxiety](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/pregame-jitters-vs-performance-anxiety/) - Preround jitters are very normal for golfers to experience. Watch this video to learn how Dr. Cohn helps golfers play through their jitters.
- [How to Reduce the Number of Swing Thoughts When Playing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-reduce-the-number-of-swing-thoughts-when-playing/) - Are you over thinking your golf swing when playing on the course. Watch to Learn how to reduce the number of swing thoughts when you play.
- [Why the Putting Yips Show Up When It's Important](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/why-the-putting-yips-show-up-when-its-important/) - Do you want others to see you as a good golfer? The putting yips might be present in your golf game due to strict expectations.
- [Stressing Out Over Difficult Golf Shots](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/stressing-out-over-difficult-golf-shots/) - Do you often overestimate the difficulty of a shot in front of you and you feel more stressed? A routine shot becomes a difficult shot.
- [Handling Drivers Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/handling-drivers-yips/) - Do you feel tense after a bad drive and start to over-control your swing? Dr. Cohn provides mental game strategies to help.
- [Golfers Who Play Down to the Level of Competitors](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-play-down-to-the-level-of-competitors/) - 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.
- [How to be More Patient on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-be-more-patient-on-the-golf-course/) - Do you have trouble putting all phases of the game together during a round... If so watch this video to learn more and improve your game
- [How to Mentally Rehearse Your Golf Shots](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-mentally-rehearse-your-golf-shots/) - Not every golfer can visualize their golf shots. That means you might not be able to "see" the shot in your mind. Learn how now!
- [How to Manage Distractions on the Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-manage-distractions-on-the-course/) - Learn how to be more focused on the golf course when you are distracted by other golfers, cars, or music in the background.
- [How to Play More Relaxed Golf in Match Play](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-more-relaxed-golf-in-match-play/) - 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.
- [How Golfers Can Improve Learning](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-golfers-can-improve-learning/) - Are you struggling to learn golf as an adult? Do you have old motor habits from other sports that hurt your ability to learn golf?
- [How to Have an Excellent Preshot Routine Video](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-have-an-excellent-preshot-routine-video/) - Do you want to learn more about how to have a solid preshot routine? Routines are not everything for golfers, but they are important.
- [How do Preshot Routines Help Golfers?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-do-preshot-routines-help-golfers/) - In this article Dr. Patrick Cohn describes how using a preshot routine helps golfers be more consistent in their golf game.
- [How to Improve Your Mental Skills in Golf ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-improve-your-mental-skills-in-golf/) - Many golfers will make the mistake of only including physical skills in their preshot routines, learn this common mental skill.
- [Planning Your Shot During the Preshot Routine Video](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/planning-your-shot-during-the-preshot-routine-video/) - Dr. Cohn does a deep dive into the planning stage of the preshot routine and what you want to include to help yourself prepare.
- [How to Have a Good Setup Routine in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-have-a-good-setup-routine-in-golf/) - Dr. Cohn takes you through the common mistakes golfers make during their set up and how to feel more comfortable and confident.
- [How to Visualize During the Pre-Shot Routine in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-visualize-during-the-pre-shot-routine-in-golf/) - Dr. Cohn gives you two different options that will help you visualize before you hit your shot to enhance your preshot routine.
- [How to Refocus and Restart During Your Golf Preshot Routine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-refocus-and-restart-during-your-golf-preshot-routine/) - In this video, golfers will not only learn when to refocus during their preshot routines, but also when to step off and restart.
- [How to Improve Your Preshot Routine and Improve Putting](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-improve-your-preshot-routine-and-improve-putting/) - Do you doubt your read when you walk to the other side of the green? In this video, Dr. Cohn walks you through the make up of a solid putting routine.
- [Visualizing Techniques for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/visualizing-techniques-for-golfers/) - In this video, you will learn how to use visualization/imagery to benefit your golf game. Click to learn more.
- [Course Management Tips for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/course-management-tips-for-golfers/) - You will learn how to have good course management skills. We discuss strategies from a mental performance perspective to help you perform effortlessly
- [The Mental Game of Golf and Setting Objectives](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-mental-game-of-golf-and-setting-objectives/) - Dr. Patrick Cohn and Brock McCormack discuss how to keep your focus away from the outcomes and stay focused in the moment shot to shot. Click for more.
- [How to Swing Freely and Not Be Tense](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-swing-freely-and-not-be-tense/) - In this video, you will learn how to trust your golf swing. We discuss how to swing freely and not feel tense on the golf course.
- [Helping Golfers with the Post-Round Assessment](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/helping-golfers-with-the-post-round-assessment/) - In this video, you will learn how to review your golf game after your round. Dr. Cohn and Brock discuss how to assess your round.
- [How to Improve Golf Practice Video](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-improve-golf-practice-video/) - Learn tips for pre-round routines, course management, how to swing freely,and much more to improve golf performance. Read more.
- [More Input is Not Always Better in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/more-input-is-not-always-better-in-golf/) - Have you ever been overwhelmed by advice after a round of golf from teammates, coaches, or playing partners? Read for more.
- [How to Stay Confident Even After a Bad Round](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-stay-confident-even-after-a-bad-round/) - To keep your confidence stable, you should take a more objective approach to evaluating your performances. Read to learn more.
- [How Ally McDonald Overcame Negative Thoughts to Win](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-ally-mcdonald-overcame-negative-thoughts-to-win/) - Your performance depends on whether you are able to discard negative thoughts and quickly regain your focus. Read for more now.
- [Finishing Strong On the Back Nine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/finishing-strong-on-the-back-nine/) - You can easily become distracted in golf. One of the biggest distractions is thinking about your score while playing. Read more.
- [Do You Struggle With Your Putting Confidence?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/do-you-struggle-with-your-putting-confidence/) - Do you struggle with your putting confidence? Do you have two or three or more 3 putts a round? Do you struggle to make those dreaded 4 footers and in?
- [Can Tiger Woods Learn to Trust His New Swing?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/can-tiger-woods-learn-to-trust-his-new-swing/) - How often do you tinker with your golf swing? Working on your swing is a good thing, right? Read to learn more about your swing!
- [Breaking Bad Thinking Habits in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/breaking-bad-thinking-habits-in-golf/) - If you haven’t been able to accomplish a task, does it mean you will never be able to achieve it? Read to learn more now!
- [Woods' Mental Discipline Leads to Masters Win](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/woods-mental-discipline-leads-to-masters-win/) - Golf is a mental game. Your thoughts can be bigger obstacles than the course itself. Read how to be disciplined with your thinking
- [Use Visualization to Improve Your Golf Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/use-visualization-to-improve-your-golf-game/) - Can you remember a time when you hoped to shoot your lowest score, but you were over-excited or nervous and couldn’t focus? Read more.
- [Use This Post-Shot Routine for Better Poise](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/use-this-post-shot-routine-for-better-poise/) - Poise and composure are a golfer’s friend... especially during the back nine in a tight, competitive round of golf. Read more.
- [Use Post-Round Assessment to Better Your Golf Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/use-post-round-assessment-to-better-your-golf-game/) - learn how to review your golf game after your round. We discuss strategies to help you form a productive post-round routine. 
- [Pressure For Golfers: You Have to Embrace it](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/pressure-for-golfers-you-have-to-embrace-it/) - Most golfers have trouble believing that pressure can fuel performance and even fewer believe the fact that pressure is necessary to perform.
- [Phil Mickelson Returns to Quality Practice](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/phil-mickelson-returns-to-quality-practice/) - More time practicing leads to better results, right? Read our article to learn tips on how to have an effective practice. Read more.
- [Mental Preparation and Playing Golf in Poor Conditions](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mental-preparation-and-playing-golf-in-poor-conditions/) - The layout of a golf course can be both challenging and, for many golfers, frustrating. And then there are obstacles like the weather.
- [5 Mental Golf Strategies to End the Confidence Spiral](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/5-mental-golf-strategies-to-end-the-confidence-spiral/) - You don’t have to let one bad shot ruin your round. These five strategies give you the tools to regain control of your mind and your game.
- [Setting a Proper Mindset During the Round](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/setting-a-proper-mindset-for-the-game-to-succeed/) - Do you want to win so badly and you're out there tripping yourself on the golf course? Mentally, I am a much better player now.
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- [How Tyrrell Hatton Had a Breakout Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-tyrrell-hatton-had-a-breakout-performance/) - The path to breakout play requires that you immerse yourself in the process. Committing to the process will take your golf to the next level.
- [How to Think About Practice Rounds in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-think-about-practice-rounds-in-golf/) - What is the purpose of a practice round? This often trips up many golfers setting themselves up for failure before the round even starts.
- [What are Visualizing Techniques for Golfers?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/visualizing-techniques-for-golfers-2/) - In this episode, you will learn how to use visualization/imagery to benefit your golf game. Click to learn more
- [How Swing Thoughts Can Improve Golf Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-swing-thoughts-can-improve-golf-performance/) - Swing thoughts help keep distractions at bay and allow for a more fluid and confident swing under pressure.
- [Helping Athletes Focus in Challenging Weather Conditions](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/helping-athletes-focus-in-challenging-weather-conditions/) - When you approach unfavorable weather conditions as a challenge, you win the most important battle on the course, the battle of the mind.
- [Are Your Expectations too High in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-your-expectations-too-high-in-golf/) - Managing high expectations in golf can be challenging. Of course, you want positive results, to win, and for your hard work to pay off.
- [When Golfers Are 'Firing on All Cylinders'](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/when-golfers-are-firing-on-all-cylinders/) - What is the difference between ‘smooth sailing’ and ‘firing on all cylinders’? Keep reading to learn more about the difference.
- [Using a Neutral Mindset to Improve Success](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/using-a-neutral-mindset-to-improve-success/) - Are you a golfer who gets down on yourself after a bad shot? Well, you are not alone! Read on for more about losing confidence.
- [How Rory McIlroy Uses Challenge to Become Better at Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-rory-mcilroy-uses-challenge-to-become-better-at-golf/) - When playing in a tournament, do you consistently score worse than you expected? Are you not rising to meet the challenge? Read more.
- [Golfers Who are Frustrated with Slow Play](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-are-frustrated-with-slow-play/) - Does slow play get under your skin? Read our article to learn how to use that extra time to your advantage and perform better.
- [Are You Ever Satisfied With Your Golf Game?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-you-ever-satisfied-with-your-golf-game/) - Are you constantly trying to improve your golf game, but you become impatient or frustrated with results? Read for more.
- [5 Mental Game Strategies to Finish Strong](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/5-mental-game-strategies-to-finish-strong-in-a-competitive-round-of-golf/) - Closing out a round isn’t just about skill; it’s about mindset… The mindset to go for it when it matters most. Read more.
- [What Are The Yips in Golf?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-are-the-yips-in-golf/) - Have you ever heard of the term "yips" in golf? Learn what tips Dr. Cohn gives to help golfers who want to know where the yips come from.
- [Tips to Manage Emotions on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/tips-to-manage-emotions-on-the-golf-course/) - "How can I control my emotions after a bad shot?" "How can I manage my emotions so my emotions don't take over and ruin my game?"
- [Tips for Overcoming Injury and Returning to the Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/tips-for-overcoming-injury-and-returning-to-the-course/) - "I recently sustained an injury to my right elbow that has sidelined me from playing golf. Do you have any thoughts on this?"
- [Playing Well After a Low Round](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/playing-well-after-a-low-round/) - Even the pros have a hard time shooting a good round or a low round after they have had one of their best rounds in the tournament. How do you help golfers?
- [Overcoming Anxiety on The Green](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/overcoming-anxiety-on-the-green/) - Do you have a hard time controlling your nerves on the putting green? You may have the putting yips. Listen to the podcast now to hear what Dr. Cohn says.
- [Mental Techniques to Trust Your Swing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mental-techniques-to-trust-your-swing/) - "You need to have trust in your game." How often have you heard that line from a coach or pro? Trust is the ability to suspend your judgment.
- [Key to Preparing for Your Next Round of Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/key-to-preparing-for-your-next-round-of-golf/) - Think of mental preparation as the "secret sauce" to peak performance. Any added preparation gives you a mental edge over your competition.
- [How to Train One Shot at a Time Mindset](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-train-one-shot-at-a-time-mindset/) - Do you struggle with question "How do I train my mind to have no thoughts or just one thought during the swing?" Listen for more.
- [How to Take Your Golf Game to the Next Level](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-take-your-golf-game-to-the-next-level/) - How do you go from good to great as a golfer? Many golfers "want" to be better, but their "want" doesn't lead to action. Read more
- [How to Improve Your Consistency](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-improve-your-consistency-in-golf/) - Are you struggling with your golf game? Does it feel like you will never have a good round ever again? Read to learn more.
- [How Jordan Spieth Overcame a Slumping Season](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-jordan-spieth-overcame-a-slumping-season/) - Have you struggled through a tough season? When you are struggling, it is difficult to focus on anything but the struggles. Read more
- [Coping With Anxiety Under Pressure](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/coping-with-anxiety-under-pressure/) - Have you taken several years off from your golf game and then came back and returned to competitive golf only to find that you struggle with confidence.
- [Are You Sleeping Early in the Round?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-you-sleeping-early-in-the-round/) - Some golfers are "sleeping" early in the round that hurts their performance. In this video, you learn how to increase your intensity.
- [Your Mental Game in Difficult Course Conditions](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/your-mental-game-in-difficult-course-conditions/) - Instead of perceiving the course as impossible, imagine if you perceived it as a challenge. Challenge yourself when facing a difficult course.
- [When Golf Practice Doesn’t Improve Scores](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/when-golf-practice-doesnt-improve-scores/) - How can l stop the illusion of expecting my best performances to be played at all times? I practice a lot & feel I should play consistently.
- [Trust in Your Swing to Improve Consistency in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/trust-in-your-swing-to-improve-consistency-in-golf/) - Consistency requires trust in your swing during a round. Unfortunately, trust is not always an easy task. How to build trust in your game?
- [The Right Intensity for Playing Great Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-right-intensity-for-playing-great-golf/) - What intensity level would you associate with peak performance in golf? Read more to learn how to determine your optimal intensity level!
- [The Mental Game and Rivalries in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-mental-game-and-rivalries-in-golf/) - Rivalries are the toughest mental challenge in golf. Rivalries can lift some golfers to the next level while stalling the progress of others.
- [The Expectation Trap For Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-expectation-trap-for-golfers/) - When you enter a golf tournament, do you EXPECT to win, place in the Top-10 or shoot your best score? Keep reading for more.
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- [Should Golfers Watch The Leader Board or Not?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/should-golfers-watch-the-leader-board-or-not/) - Do you watch, worry and focus on how other golfers are playing? One of the biggest distractions a golfer has to face is the comparison trap.
- [Rule Over Your Emotions on The Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/rule-over-your-emotions-on-the-golf-course/) - In golf, managing emotions is the game within the game. You cannot play your best golf without managing your emotions. Read more.
- [Playing Golf With a Lead](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/playing-golf-with-a-lead/) - Have you ever been leading by a comfortable margin heading towards the last few holes, you started to think ahead about the consequences of winning
- [Patrick Reed's Mindset For Round Four at The Masters](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/patrick-reeds-mindset-for-round-four-at-the-masters/) - Focusing on a tough field or a fierce rival can internally magnify mistakes, missed putts and unlikely bounces. Read more.
- [One Reason Golfers Avoid Mental Training](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/one-reason-golfers-avoid-mental-training/) - "I have no time for mental training!" This is the number one reason golfers state for not engaging in mental skills training.
- [One Mental Key to Get Your Golf Game to Click](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/one-mental-key-to-get-your-golf-game-to-click/) - If you want to succeed in golf, you need to have trust in your swing. What exactly does "trust in your swing" mean and why is it important?
- [Mindset of a Mentally Tough Golfer](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mindset-of-a-mentally-tough-golfer/) - How would you describe yourself as a golfer? Do you see yourself as a mentally tough golfer? Or do you see yourself as mentally weak?
- [Mental Toughness for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mental-toughness-for-golfers/) - In terms of the mental challenges, golf is one of the most mentally grueling sports. Read about how you can improve your mental toughness.
- [Mental Strategies to Take Practice to the First Tee](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mental-strategies-to-take-practice-to-the-first-tee/) - Many golfers struggle to take their practice game to the tee. Learn how to overcome anxiety to play up to your full potential on the course.
- [Is Your Putting Holding You Back?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/is-your-putting-holding-you-back/) - Does your putting hold you back from playing your best in tournaments? In this golf psychology session Dr. Cohn answers Connor's question.
- [How to Unlock Motivation in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-unlock-motivation-in-golf/) - Why is it that so many golfers are just not motivated to improve their game, even when they have the time to do so? Read more.
- [How to Take Your Practice Swings to The Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-take-your-practice-swings-to-the-course/) - Learn what mental game tips Dr. Cohn gives to help golfers take their driving range ball striking to the course. Listen now.
- [How to Stay in The Zone When Playing Well](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-stay-in-the-zone-when-playing-well/) - When playing well, do you tend to take yourself out of the zone? Listen to learn what Dr. Cohn says you should focus on to stay in the zone.
- [How to Stay in the Present on the Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-stay-in-the-present-on-the-course/) - Have you ever become so preoccupied by your thoughts that you couldn't focus on your game? Read to learn how to stay present in competition.
- [How to Stay Calm Over the Golf Ball](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-stay-calm-over-the-golf-ball/) - How does your thinking play out in your score on the golf course? Is your thinking holding you back from playing great or enjoying the game?
- [How to Refocus After a Bad Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-refocus-after-a-bad-shot/) - Bad shots, meltdowns, slumps and under performance are caused by a lack of focus or a misplaced focus. Read to learn more.
- [How to Rebound After a Bad Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-rebound-after-a-bad-shot/) - It is critical that one bad shot doesn’t turn into six because the longer you stay frustrated, the harder it becomes to overcome that mindset
- [How to Play With a Functional Mindset in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-with-a-functional-mindset-in-golf/) - Sometimes, good enough is good enough. That is a hard concept for many golfers to accept. Read more on this mindset now.
- [How to Play Great Golf on New Courses](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-great-golf-on-new-courses/) - Golf is a unique game. No two courses are alike. No two holes are alike. Many times, a golf course itself may not be what it was previously.
- [How to Overcome Frustration on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-overcome-frustration-on-the-golf-course/) - Frustration on the golf course? Most golfers are very familiar with it. Read to learn how to manage your frustration to help you succeed.
- [How to Make 3-Footers in Competition](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-make-3-footers-in-competition/) - In this golf psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a golfer about how putting during a competition, makes him nervous.
- [How to Improve Mental Toughness on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-improve-mental-toughness-on-the-golf-course/) - How do you deal with adversity such as really slow greens or an inferior player making lucky shot one after another? Read more
- [How to Follow Up a Low Round](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-follow-up-a-low-round/) - One of the biggest challenges after shooting a personal low is to follow it up with another. In golf there is nothing more exciting than shooting a new low.
- [How to Focus in Harsh Conditions](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-focus-in-harsh-conditions/) - Focusing during poor conditions can present a problem for some golfers. Find out how you can regain focus in tough conditions.
- [How to Finish When Leading a Tournament](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-finish-when-leading-a-tournament/) - Do you have difficulty closing out a round of golf? Do the last few holes feel so much harder to play than the front nine? Read more.
- [How to Deal with Unexpected Time Away from Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-deal-with-unexpected-time-away-from-golf/) - The coronavirus has many golfers contemplating that very question. If I can't practice or play golf what can I do to occupy my time?
- [How to Deal with Distractions on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-deal-with-distractions-on-the-golf-course/) - Do you become distracted during a round of golf? Does it happen while standing over the ball? Read more on distractions.
- [How to Control Your Temper in a Golf Round](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-control-your-temper-in-a-golf-round/) - If you hit some really bad shots and get upset, does your temper start to destroy the rest of your game or the rest of the round?
- [How to Control Your "Nerves" in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-control-your-nerves-in-golf/) - Which phrase best describe you on the golf course: 'calm and composed' or 'nervous and flustered'? Read more about nervousness.
- [How to Change Your Reaction to a Bad Golf Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-change-your-reaction-to-a-bad-golf-shot/) - Are you able to recover quickly or does the frustration linger or build up throughout a round with every miss? Read more.
- [How to Avoid the Bogey Mindset](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-avoid-the-bogey-mindset/) - How do I stop myself from unraveling after a mistake or bad hole? I want to learn how to get back on track after a bad hole. Read more.
- [How to Assess and Set Goals in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-assess-and-set-goals-in-golf/) - Do you want to shoot lower scores? One reason golfers like to play is to see how much they can improve their score and proficiency.
- [How Sei Young Kim Shot a Record 31 Under Par](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-sei-young-kim-shot-a-record-31-under-par/) - Is your golf game in a plateau or stuck in a rut? Do you struggle to figure out how to improve your play? Read for more.
- [How LPGA Golfers Have Adjusted Their Season Goals](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-lpga-golfers-have-adjusted-their-season-goals/) - What were your goals for this season? Did you want to improve consistency or score less double bogeys over the course of 18 holes?
- [How Koepka Won Back-To-Back US Opens](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-koepka-won-back-to-back-us-opens/) - Do you walk like a winner? Do you carry yourself like a champion? When you walk like a champion, you become a champion...
- [How Jason Day Won the Mind Battle](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-jason-day-won-the-mind-battle/) - The battle in the mind is the toughest battle in golf: doubt vs. confidence, frustration vs. composure, giving up vs. grinding out the round.
- [How Does Mental Coaching for Golf Work?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-does-mental-coaching-for-golf-work/) - Have you ever considered doing mental coaching but you're unsure of whether it will help or not? Read more on the benefits of Mental Coaching
- [Helping Golfers to Counter Overthinking](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/helping-golfers-to-counter-overthinking/) - Is thinking bad on the golf course? Thinking is not only beneficial but necessary to plan your strategy for each hole and each shot.
- [Golfers who Play to Lose Instead of Win](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-play-to-lose-instead-of-win/) - How difficult is it for you to play with the lead as a round is coming to a close? Learn more how to play when you're ahead.
- [Golfers Who Make Excuses](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-make-excuses/) - Have you ever talked yourself out of playing a good round of golf? You can easily come up with reasons why you will not have a good day.
- [Golfers Who Get Distracted When Going Low](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-get-distracted-when-going-low/) - Your mind is bombarded throughout a round with distractions, making golf one of the most mentally difficult sports. Read more.
- [Golfers Who Focus Too Much on Technical Skills](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-focus-too-much-on-technical-skills/) - Are you supposed to focus on technical thoughts about your swing when you go play or should you not have any technical thoughts at all?
- [Golfers Who Can't Stop Tinkering with their Golf Swing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-cant-stop-tinkering-with-their-golf-swing/) - Some tinkering of your Golf swing can help lower scores, however knowing when to stop tinkering is just as, if not more important.
- [Golfers Who Are Intimidated By Their Competition](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-are-intimidated-by-their-competition/) - Some golfers feel intimidated when paired with top competition. Playing against a golfer with a high ranking can be stressful.
- [Golfers Who are Blocked by Fear of Failure](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-are-blocked-by-fear-of-failure/) - Golfers who fear failure have more trouble playing in bigger tournaments, being paired with rival golfers, or having a lead late in a round.
- [Golfers Want Instant Gratification](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-want-instant-gratification/) - Why do some golfers easily give up on trying to improve their game? The answer can be summed up in two words.. instant gratification.
- [Goal Setting for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/goal-setting-for-golfers/) - The first step is to decide what your goals will be. That is, what you need to work on in practice and competition to reach those goals. Read more now!
- [Focus on What You Can Control as a Golfer](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/focus-on-what-you-can-control-as-a-golfer/) - The pandemic is a difficult situation for everyone to wrap their heads around and it can really affect anxiety levels. Read more.
- [Do You Become Intimidated by Competitors?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/do-you-become-intimidated-by-competitors/) - Have you ever been paired with better golfers who are known for shooting low scores, achieving impressive accomplishments?
- [Can a Preshot Routine Improve Putting?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/can-a-preshot-routine-improve-putting/) - Remember that most of the anxiety comes from focusing too much on the outcome and the aftermath of a bad putt or missing a short putt.
- [Beyond the Golfer: Defining Your Identity](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/beyond-the-golfer-defining-your-identity/) - "I am a golfer." Do you use this phrase to describe who you are? Many golfers define themselves by what they do and, that is, golf.
- [Avoiding Preround Mental Errors](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/avoiding-preround-mental-game-erros/) - One critical contributor to confidence is preparation. The more prepared you feel, the more confidence you carry into golf tournaments. There are three....
- [Are You Trying too Hard to Hit Perfect Shots?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-you-trying-too-hard-to-hit-perfect-shots/) - Do you try to be too perfect after rising to a new level of competition? In this psychology podcast Dr. Cohn responds to a question from Alex
- [Are You Stuck In The Yips Cycle?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-you-stuck-in-the-yips-cycle/) - Dr. Cohn talks about his philosophy on what keeps golfers stuck in the yips cycle. Listen to the podcast now to hear what Dr. Cohn says about the yips.
- [Are You Struggling to Play Up to Your Potential in Tournaments?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-you-struggling-to-play-up-to-your-potential-in-tournaments/) - Do you hit the ball great on the range but can't take your skills out to tournaments? In this podcast Dr. Cohn answers Ronald's question.
- [Anxiety When Playing Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/anxiety-when-playing-golf/) - Do you feel a lot of pressure and anxiety today when you go out to play a round of golf and it really affects your performance? Listen to the podcast now!
- [4 Steps to Gain Trust in Your Golf Strokes](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/4-steps-to-gain-trust-in-your-golf-strokes/) - Do you become increasingly nervous as you address the ball? Chances are that your thoughts are distracting you from a confident swing.
- [3 Ways Golfers Might Overthink](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/3-ways-golfers-might-overthink/) - Trying to find your rhythm during a round of golf is a common issue with many golfers. Overthinking often prevent golfers from "flow."
- [3 Steps to Getting Off the Bogey Train](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/3-steps-to-getting-off-the-bogey-train/) - How do I contain my anger and control my emotions? Generally, I find it hard to control my anger. How do I release anger quickly?
- [How to Stop Overthinking During Your Swing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/2498-2/) - Do you get confused as to the number of swing thoughts you should have over the ball or whether you should just be focused on a target?
- [How Golfers Manage Nervousness](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-golfers-manage-nervousness/) - When you get nervous, use that feeling to remind yourself that you are focused on the wrong things--mostly the outcome or what others think.
- [How to Have a Positive Mindset After a Difficult Round of Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-have-a-positive-mindset-after-a-difficult-round-of-golf/) - Maintain your confidence by focusing on your game plan, using positive self-talk, and controlling your inner dialogue with cue words.
- [The Power of Self-Talk for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-power-of-self-talk-for-golfers/) - Self-talk shapes how you perform under pressure. If your self-talk centers on fear, past failures, or doubt, you’re programming yourself.
- [The Secret to Playing Relaxed Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-secret-to-playing-relaxed-golf/) - Anxiety causes your body to be tense or shaky. Anxiety forces your shot off line, throws off your approach shot and, in the worst case, could give you the yips
- [Struggling with Yips on the Back Nine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/struggling-with-yips-on-the-back-nine/) - 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 Kim.
- [Stop Letting Frustration Hurt Golf Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/stop-letting-frustration-hurt-golf-performance/) - Frustration is a common experience in golf due to its challenging nature, but managing it effectively is key to improving your performance. Click for more!
- [Playing Golf One Shot at a Time](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/playing-golf-one-shot-at-a-time/) - Why do golfers always talk about taking it one shot at a time? If we already know the “take it one shot at a time” approach is best. Read to learn more.
- [Keep it Simple in Golf for Lower Scores](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/keep-it-simple-in-golf-for-lower-scores/) - A feel-first approach is not about rushing your shot or haphazardly striking. A feel-first approach is simplifying the game and trusting your abilities
- [Improving Your Golf Swing Takes Patience](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/improving-your-golf-swing-takes-patience/) - Do you find working on your mechanics is more challenging mentally than physically? Read this article to learn how to perfect your swing patiently.
- [Improve Self-Talk for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/improve-self-talk-for-golfers/) - Does your self-talk help or hurt you during a round of golf? The battle in your mind can be brutal on the golf course. Learn how to improve your self-talk.
- [How to Improve Your Mental Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-step-up-your-golf-game/) - Are you having difficulty getting to the next level? When you get to the next level, can you set your sights higher and raise your level of play? Read now.
- [How to Stay Calm or Composed with Inconsistent Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-stay-calm-or-composed-with-inconsistent-golf/) - Negative emotions intensify when you focus on unfavorable outcomes, adversely affecting your next several shots. Click to learn how to stay composed in golf.
- [How to Recover from a Bad Hole](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-recover-from-a-bad-hole/) - One bad hole does not mean it's a bad round all of a sudden. Stay aggressive when playing well. Read more on how to handle your emotions after a bad hole
- [How to Play with Pressure in Golf ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-with-pressure-in-golf/) - Once you develop the mental tools to manage pressure, you will notice a significant improvement in your golf game. Learn how to improve your mental game
- [How to Play More Intuitive Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-more-intuitive-golf/) - Intuitive golf is a combination of poise, focus, trust and objective calmness. Learn how to avoid over-thinking your swing and keep it simple on the course
- [How to Manage Negative Thoughts ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-manage-negative-thoughts/) - Negative emotions flow from your thoughts, you must take back control of your thinking. Acceptance is a mental strategy to manage your emotions during a round
- [How to Build Trust in your Golf Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-build-trust-in-your-golf-game/) - Do you trust your abilities to play your best golf under the stress and pressure of competitive rounds? Do you trust your abilities to hit a successful shot.
- [How the Expectations of Mistake Free Golf Hurts Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-the-expectations-of-mistake-free-golf-hurts-performance/) - Overthinking in golf can lead to negative outcomes. Read this weeks post from Dr. Cohn on how to be in the right mindset when you step onto the course.
- [Hidden Expectations Golfers Harbor](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/hidden-expectations-golfers-harbor-that-lead-to-pressure/) - It's not lack of skill that holds golfers back as much as managing pressure during competitive rounds. A shift in perspective makes a huge difference.
- [Golfers Who Play to Not Lose Instead of Playing to Win](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-play-to-not-lose-instead-of-playing-to-win/) - Do you play to not lose instead of playing to win? In this week's golf psychology session Dr. Cohn answers Steve's question. Listen in.
- [Follow These Steps to Improve Your Preshot Routine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/follow-these-steps-to-improve-your-preshot-routine/) - How many times has indecision and self-doubt interfered with playing good shots? Spending extra time standing over the ball questioning your shot strategy.
- [Focus on the Process in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/focus-on-the-process-in-golf/) - Are you focused on beating a rival? Maybe, you are focused on outplaying the players in your group? Perhaps, you think about what it will take to win?
- [Does Your Self-Talk Help or Hurt Your Golf Game?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/does-your-self-talk-help-or-hurt-your-golf-game/) - Do you set high standards for your golf game? Do you believe that setting the bar extremely high leads to playing your best? Read to learn more now.
- [Changing Your Swing in the Middle of the Game?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/changing-your-swing-in-the-middle-of-the-game/) - Do you ever doubt your swing and change it immediately when you hit a bad shot while you are already in the middle game, playing for the score? Listen now!
- [Being Comfortable With Uncomfortable Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/being-comfortable-with-uncomfortable-golf/) - When you think about feeling comfortable in golf, what comes to mind? Most golfers would associate feeling comfort with a smooth, fluid swing. Read more!
- [Are You Inconsistent With Your Putting Routine?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-you-inconsistent-with-your-putting-routine/) - Dr. Cohn, talks about how having a consistent putting routine will improve your putting on the course. Click to learn more golf tips from Dr. Cohn.
- [Is Your Difficulty Putting Affecting Other Parts of Your Game?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/is-your-difficulty-putting-affecting-other-parts-of-your-game/) - Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about how because of his difficulty putting, the rest of his game has been affected. Read to learn more.
- [Do You Have A "Jerky" Stroke On Short Putts?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/do-you-have-a-jerky-stroke-on-short-putts/) - Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about how when he putts, he seems to jerk or spasm (which we call the yips). Click to learn more golfing tips.
- [How Your Preshot Routine Can Make You A Consistent Performer On The Green](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-your-preshot-routine-can-make-you-a-consistent-performer-on-the-green/) - Dr. Cohn, talks about preshot routines and how they can help you be a consistent performer on the green. Click and read to learn more golfing tips!
- [Do You Revert Back To What's "Comfortable" After Lessons?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/do-you-revert-back-to-whats-comfortable-after-lessons/) - Read this article to learn how to not revert back to your old habits after lessons. Dr. Patrick Cohn speaks on tips and tricks to avoid this mistake.
- [Tips For Golfers Who Struggle With Putting Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/tips-for-golfers-who-struggle-with-putting-yips/) - In this week's golf psychology session, Dr. Cohn, shares a tip from a golfer who has been working on curing the yips. Read to learn how to handle yips.
- [How to Overcome Feelings of Intimidation in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-overcome-feelings-of-intimidation-in-golf/) - The first step in overcoming self-intimidation is recognizing the warning signs when you begin to focus on your opponents and psyching yourself out.
- [What Does It Take To Improve Your Putting?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-does-it-take-to-improve-your-putting/) - Golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Patrick Cohn, shares a story from a golfer who used our Anti-Yips Practice Drills and routines.
- [Do You Have an Issue With Focusing During a Match?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/do-you-have-an-issue-with-focusing-during-a-match/) - In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer.
- [On Slumps, Yips, and Danielle Kang's Comeback in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/on-slumps-yips-and-danielle-kangs-comeback-in-golf/) - No matter the cause, slumping performance is a common troubling predicament for golfers. Learn how to eliminate the mental interference!
- [How to Prepare Smarter for Better Golf Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-prepare-smarter-for-better-golf-performance/) - What helped you get to where you are may not be enough to get you to where you want to go. Read more to learn about the importance of smart preparation.
- [What Does a Good Preshot Routine Require?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-does-a-good-preshot-routine-require/) - I hear a lot about using a preshot routine, but I’m not sure what routine I should do. I know I set up, waggle and look at the target 3 times. Read more
- [Overcoming Your Tournament Anxieties](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/overcoming-your-tournament-anxieties/) - I'm a weekend golfer, but I still play local club tournaments. I get so tight, anxious in these tournaments. Almost like I have the yips. Read more now!
- [The Role of the Mind in the Golf Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-role-of-the-mind-in-the-golf-yips/) - The yips don’t just affect your performance during a round of golf, the yips have long lasting mental effects after you leave the golf course. Read more.
- [Improve Your Mindset During Shot-Making](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/improve-your-mindset-during-shot-making/) - Golf is a game of commitment and trust. If you overthink, over-analyze or have too many thoughts, you inhibit your ability to pull the trigger on your shot
- [Overcoming Expectations on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/overcoming-expectations-on-the-golf-course/) - Do you set high standards for your performance when you play a round? Do you believe that setting the it extremely high leads to performing your best?
- [How So Yeon Ryu Stays on Top in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-so-yeon-ryu-stays-on-top-in-golf/) - Many golfers have difficulty staying at the top or maintaining a high ranking. You must work consistently at a high level to maintain your goals.
- [Why Some Golfers Expect to Play Poorly](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/why-some-golfers-expect-to-play-poorly/) - Do you expect yourself to play poorly on courses you have not done well on in the past? Learn how to stay confident in your game by focusing on past success.
- [Avoid Making Comparisons for Golf Confidence](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/avoid-making-comparisons-for-golf-confidence/) - If comparison thoughts cross your mind, welcome to the comparison trap. The comparison trap is a great hazard you will face as a golfer. Read more now!
- [Are You a Mentally Tough Golfer?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-you-a-mentally-tough-golfer/) - Many people believe mental toughness is reserved for physically combative sports. Golf, by all measures, is a mentally demanding sport. Read more now!
- [How to Play Good Golf Against Top Players](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-good-golf-against-top-players/) - How do you perform when you are playing strong competition? Do you feel nervous when playing against very good golfers or are you able to maintain confidence.
- [Mental Game Tips for Putting and Chipping Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mental-game-tips-for-putting-and-chipping-yips/) - 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 Ryan.
- [A Positive Mindset After Doubles](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/a-positive-mindset-after-doubles/) - What is your attitude when you are playing poorly during a round of golf? The effects of attitude are often overlooked by golfers. Read to learn more.
- [Performing in Front of Other Players](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/performing-in-front-of-other-players/) - 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 Chris.
- [Taking your Practice Game to The Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/taking-your-practice-game-to-the-golf-course/) - 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 Rick.
- [When You Change Equipment and Yips Persist](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/when-you-change-equipment-and-yips-persist/) - Have you had a few rounds when you flinched halfway through your swing? When those little flinches occur in your swing frequently, it is beyond frustrating.
- [How to Prepare Mentally for a Golf Tournament](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-prepare-mentally-for-a-golf-tournament/) - 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 Paul.
- [Helping Golfers Improve Their Mental Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/helping-golfers-improve-their-mental-game/) - 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 Lisa.
- [The Mindset of Staying on Top](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-mindset-of-staying-on-top/) - When golfers achieve their objective, they no longer follow their recipe of hard work, focus, preparation, and goal setting that led them to success
- [Help Young Golfers Cope with Bad Shots](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/help-young-golfers-coping-with-bad-shots/) - Do you ever wonder how athletes maintain their level of positivity even if things are not what they are expecting them to be? Read more on this mentality.
- [How to Take Your Range Swing to the Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-take-your-range-swing-to-the-course/) - Do you have trouble taking your pre-round warm-up to the golf course and get nervous? Listen to this podcast to learn how to overcome your fears and focus.
- [When The Golf Round Doesn't Go Your Way](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/when-the-golf-round-doesnt-go-your-way/) - Do you ever wonder how athletes maintain their level of positivity even if things are not what they are expecting them to be? Listen to this podcast now.
- [How Short-term Goals Helps You Focus](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-short-term-goals-helps-you-focus/) - Long-term goals can lose their motivational power. When you practice more than you compete, keeping your eyes on the prize can be difficult. Read more now.
- [How to Start the Round with a Calm Mindset](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-start-the-round-with-a-calm-mindset/) - Do you ever wonder how athletes maintain their level of positivity even if things are not what they are expecting them to be? Listen to this podcast now.
- [Your Expectation Affects Your Golf Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/your-expectation-affects-your-golf-game/) - Do you enter a tournament with high expectations or even have a winning target score? How do expectations affect your golf game? Read to learn more
- [Stable Mindset on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/stable-mindset-on-the-golf-course/) - Do you become overly focused on bad shots, which hurts your play later in a round? Choose not to allow the unexpected to take over your mind no matter what
- [Golfers Who Feel Pressure to Win](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-feel-pressure-to-win/) - Have you ever played in a do-or-die round of golf? You had to shoot a low score in a round to stay in contention or hold off the competition to win.
- [When Your Opponents Intimidate You](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/when-your-opponents-intimidate-you/) - Do you allow your opponents or your playing partners to get in your head and affect your mindset and performance? Listen this podcast now to learn more.
- [What is Mental Toughness in Golf?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-is-mental-toughness-in-golf/) - Everyday you watch or listen to professional coaches, golfers, or commentators talk about mental toughness. As much as the term "mental toughness".
- [Visualizing and Assessing Your Shots Properly](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/visualizing-and-assessing-your-shots-properly/) - Do you visualize your shots before you hit them but then freak out when a shot doesn't come off accordingly? Listen to this podcast to learn now.
- [How You Can Play Beyond Your Comfort Zone](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-you-can-play-beyond-your-comfort-zone/) - Do have trouble finishing off a good round because you're focusing too much on the score? Listen to this podcast now to improve on your golf game.
- [Mindset for Golf Performance Evaluation](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mindset-for-golf-performance-evaluation/) - Falling short of your seasonal goals is frustrating and angering. When you practiced an entire season and didn't even come close to your expectations.
- [How to Improve Trust in Your Golf Swing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-improve-trust-in-your-golf-swing/) - Play good golf, once your practice is complete, happens when you have trust in your skills, trust in your preparation, and have confidence in your ability.
- [How to Deal With Negative Emotion](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-deal-with-negative-emotion/) - If you answered a lot, you are not alone. Negative emotions will follow when a golfer slices a tee shot, flubs a chip shot, lands in a sand trap. Read more
- [Staying Calm After a Bad Golf Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/staying-calm-after-a-bad-golf-shot/) - Attitude is everything in golf. Your attitude shapes how you see things, and your perspective affects your thoughts and feelings. Read for more now.
- [Masters Champ Scheffler and Mental Toughness](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/masters-champ-scheffler-and-mental-toughness/) - What is the primary source of your stress during a round of golf? Do you feel confident in your ability to manage your stress while competing? Read more.
- [Remaining Calm After a Bad Golf Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/remaining-calm-after-a-bad-golf-shot/) - 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. Read more
- [Rick Sessinghaus on Integrating the Mental and Physical Game of Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/rick-sessinghaus-on-integrating-the-mental-and-physical-game-of-golf/) - Dr. Cohn interviews certified MGCP and now successful Golf Performance Coach, Rick Sessinghaus. He is one of the few voted in the top 50 Golf Coaches.
- [How to Swing Freely to Avoid the Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-swing-freely-to-avoid-the-tips/) - Do you struggle to swing freely in tournaments? Does your golf swing feel controlled as if you have the full swing yips? In this golf psychology session.
- [How to Improve Your Mental Game of Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-improve-your-mental-game-of-golf/) - Do need help with post-game assessment to improve your game? In this golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf.
- [The Instant Gratification Trap and Its Negative Effects on Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-instant-gratification-trap-and-its-negative-effects-on-performance/) - Do you become frustrated when you don't see results immediately with your golf practice? Sometimes, golfers expect too much, too quickly. Read more!
- [How to Shoot Consistent Scores in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-shoot-consistent-scores-in-golf/) - Listen to this week's podcast now to learn how to shoot consistent on the golf course. Learn how to have on swing thought to improve your mental game.
- [Can Hypnosis Improve Your Golf Score](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/can-hypnosis-improve-your-golf-score/) - Listen to the podcast now to learn how golfer should focus on to improve their skills. Learn how to apply your mental game skills for golf. Read more.
- [How Korda Applies a Positive Perspective to Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-korda-applies-a-positive-perspective-to-golf/) - Do you enjoy golf? Do you become excited to face the challenges during a competitive round of golf? Or do you dread playing competitive matches?
- [Golfers Mindset for Slow Play](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-mindset-for-slow-play/) - Listen to the podcast to learn 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.
- [How to Cope with Slow Play](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-cope-with-slow-play/) - Long breaks between swings in golf lead to overthinking, and over-analyzing, and allow negative emotions. Read how to use the time to manage emotions.
- [How to Bring Your Practice Swing to the Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-bring-your-practice-swing-to-the-course/) - Learn to address the fear of failure, fear of having bad shots and fear of criticisms to improve your mental game of golf. Read to learn more now!
- [Golfers Who Worry About and Live Up to Expectations](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-worry-about-and-live-up-to-expectations/) - The added distractions of expectations, anxious thoughts, and tense muscles prevent you from swinging the club freely. Learn how to manage expectations.
- [How to Make Adjustments when Golfing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-make-adjustments-when-golfing/) - When your putting is just a little off, do you tend to overthink, or do you make a quick minor adjustment? A slight adjustment can go a long way.
- [How to Change Your Reaction to a Bad Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-change-your-reaction-to-a-bad-shot/) - Golf is challenging, and things don't always go as planned. However, there are several aspects within your control during a competitive round. Read more.
- [Experience is a 15<sup>th</sup> Club Says Ko](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/experience-is-a-15th-club-says-ko/) - Never let negative emotional reactions prevent you from gaining feedback from your play. Read this on how to control your emotions through your game.
- [How to Develop Consistency in Your Golf Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-develop-consistency-in-your-golf-game/) - Every day, round, and course is different. You can play your best golf on a Saturday, then have an off day the next day on the course. Consistency is Key
- [Can You Accept a Difficult Round of Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/can-you-accept-a-difficult-round-of-golf/) - Golf is a roller coaster of emotions, but does it have to be? Does a bad shot have to elicit frustration, anger, or anxiety? Improve mental game today.
- [Striving for Small Goals Leads to Improvement](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/striving-for-small-goals-leads-to-improvement/) - Small goals can be accomplished in the near future, while long-term goals can feel unattainable or unrealistic when you are not playing well. Read more
- [How to Play Winning Golf with your ‘B’ Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-winning-golf-with-your-b-game/) - Patience is the key to playing your best with your 'B' game. When you are patient, it is easier to find the next best move to take. Read to learn more.
- [Using Your Mind to Stay in Contention Like Jon Rahm](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/using-your-mind-to-stay-in-contention-like-jon-rahm/) - Many golfers fall prey to the 'math game' when trailing during a round. Read this article to learn more about how to stay focus in the round now.
- [How Mickelson Uses Smart Practice Principles](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-mickelson-uses-smart-practice-principles/) - The 5 Smart Practice Rules: Practice plan and objectives. Execute the plan. Evaluate the result. Adapt for the next shot. Pay attention to your mental game
- [Do You Mentally Prepare for Tough Conditions?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/do-you-mentally-prepare-for-tough-conditions/) - If you were better prepared for challenging conditions, you would have more confidence that you could still compete despite your circumstances. Read more!
- [<a href="https://golf-psychology.com/why-the-putting-yips-show-up-when-its-important">Why the Putting Yips Show Up When It’s Important</a>](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/why-the-putting-yips-show-up-when-its-important-2/) - In this episode, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from a reader about why golfers get the putting yips when they think it's important to make putts.
- [Scheffler’s ‘What’s Next’ Approach](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/schefflers-whats-next-approach/) - Managing emotions is about focusing on your next shot. Focusing on your strategy for your next shot gives you a sense of control. Read for more now!
- [Golfers Who Worry Over Difficult Shots](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-worry-over-difficult-shots/) - In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about How would we cope with that and give the task a realistic difficulty rating of the shot.
- [How Golfers Can Build their Confidence ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-golfers-can-build-their-confidence/) - 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 the course.
- [How to Manage Driver Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-manage-driver-yips/) - In this podcast Dr. Patrick Cohn provides tips and tricks to handle driver yips. Golfing yips not only will hurt your game but also your confidence.
- [Golfers Who Play Down to the Level of Competitors](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golfers-who-play-down-to-the-level-of-competitors-2/) - In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about Golfers Who Play Down to the Level of Competitors. If you want to learn more listen to this!
- [How to Find the Zone on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-find-the-zone-on-the-golf-course/) - The zone is elusive and rare for many golfers. And you can't force yourself into the zone. You want to focus on the mindsets that help you get into the zone.
- [How Jason Day Overcame a Winning Drought](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-jason-day-overcame-a-winning-drought/) - Striving for improvement and the drive to bounce back will provide you the confidence to keep climbing and grinding. Learn more about stable confidence.
- [Does Your Putting Change on the Course?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/does-your-putting-change-on-the-course/) - So Joe says he’s a good putter and can putt well on the practice green. When do the problems start? Only on the course. Why does putting change on the course
- [Hovland’s Mindset for Winning Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/hovalds-mindset-for-winning-golf/) - Positive mindset helps clear your head of distractions and negative thoughts so you can focus your mental and physical energy on performing your best.
- [What to do If You Can’t Visualize Your Golf Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-to-do-if-you-cant-visualize-your-golf-shot/) - Dr. Patrick Cohn helps you understand different learning styles golfers and what images you can use to help improve your preshot routine. Listen for more.
- [What Drives You in Golf?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-drives-you-in-golf/) - Motivation is similar to car fuel or electric energy. To move forward, you have to refuel your tank. The Right mix of motivators will help you go farther,
- [How Top Golfers Manage Pre-Round Worry](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-top-golfers-manage-pre-round-worry/) - Anything that you cannot change, brush off to the side. Then, refocus your attention on what you can control(mindset, attitude, mechanics, strategy, reactions).
- [How to Beat the Yips and Putting Anxiety](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-beat-the-yips-and-putting-anxiety/) - Once you can manage anxiety, you will feel more confident over the ball and have a sense of control over your game. Read to learn more about dealing with yips!
- [Mindset When Competing Against Top Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mindset-when-competing-against-top-golfers/) - With a growth mindset, your opponents' scores mean less than the progress you are making throughout the season. Learn more about the best tennis mindset.
- [Mindset and Performance Ruts in Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mindset-and-performance-ruts-in-golf/) - Climbing out of a rut requires a mindset shift. Instead of focusing on the bad, the past, and what happened or didn't happen, you should focus forward.
- [The Mindset of Charging From Behind](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-mindset-of-charging-from-behind/) - If you want to see how excessive expectations affect an athlete both inside and outside of sport, look no further than the career of gymnast Simone Biles.
- [Improve Your Game without Overhauling Your Swing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/improve-your-game-without-overhauling-your-swing/) - Overhauling your golf swing or adjustments to your golf game may not be the best strategy for improving your golf score. Learn about improving your game.
- [Go-For-Broke Mentality in Golfers ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/go-for-broke-mentality-in-golfers/) - When you find yourself behind the leaders or feel the odds are against you, simply tell yourself, "I have nothing to lose." Read to learn more now.
- [How to Manage Fear on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-manage-fear-on-the-golf-course/) - Have you been able to deal with those fears and perform at a high level, or have those fears dictated your level of play? Learn more about managing fear.
- [What is a Positive Attitude in Golf?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-is-a-positive-attitude-in-golf/) - Maintaining a positive attitude, or even neutral, is essential for peak performance and just enjoying the game of golf. Read this article to learn more.
- [How to Manage Pressure in Your Golf Game ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-manage-pressure-in-your-golf-game/) - Once you understand the sources of your pressure and confront those reasons, you will realize that reducing pressure is fully within your control.
- [How to Maintain Positive Momentum When You Are Golfing](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-maintain-positive-momentum-when-you-are-golfing/) - When you learn how to be the master of your thoughts, you can easily achieve positive momentum while golfing. Read to learn more about momentum in golf.
- [How to Dedicate Yourself to the Game of Golf ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-dedicate-yourself-to-the-game-of-golf/) - You have probably heard golfers talk about the value of hard work and dedication. What does it mean to be dedicated? Dedication is a driving force.
- [Take Control of Your Golf Confidence](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/take-control-of-your-golf-confidence/) - Be sure to take control of your confidence before rounds instead of being a back seat driver with your confidence. Read to learn more about confidence.
- [Managing Anxiety for Winning Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/managing-anxiety-for-winning-golf/) - Knowing you can control your stress responses is empowering and can improve your consistency. Read this article to learn more about controlling your emotions.
- [How to Optimize Pressure for Peak Golf Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-optimize-pressure-for-peak-golf-performance/) - View challenges as opportunities. The reason you play golf in the first place is the unique challenges of each hole, each course, against different opponents.
- [How to Overcome Overthinking on the Golf Course ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-overcome-overthinking-on-the-golf-course/) - The more you overthink and over-analyze your current situation, the more you become overwhelmed, leading to a phenomenon called "paralysis by analysis.”
- [Are High Expectations Good or Bad for a Golfer?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/are-high-expectations-good-or-bad-for-a-golfer/) - Managing expectations is an essential mental skill for pursuing peak performance and potential. Read this article to learn more about managing expectations.
- [How Dustin Johnson Reignited his Passion for Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-dustin-johnson-reignited-his-passion-for-golf/) - When you temper your expectations, you will enjoy the game more and be willing to put in the work. As a result, your performance will show improvement.
- [How to Regroup After a Bad Round of Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-regroup-after-a-bad-round-of-golf/) - Resetting your mind for the next tournament requires letting go. Letting go is not forgetting a lousy day on the course. Read to learn more about regrouping.
- [How Golfers Can Play More Consistently](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-golfers-can-play-more-consistently/) - The reality is that success and winning are not necessarily the same. In other words, you can be successful on the golf course without winning. Read more.
- [How Scheffler Maintains Composure](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-scheffler-maintains-composure/) - Of course, elite golfers are talented, but that is not why they achieve elite status. Top golfers achieve excellence by having elite mental games.
- [Have You Played Golf ‘In the Zone’?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/have-you-played-golf-in-the-zone/) - Entering the zone requires a commitment to the process and immersing yourself in each shot without overanalyzing, overthinking, or self-judgment. Read more
- [Improve Your Preshot Routine: New Series](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/improve-your-preshot-routine-new-series/) - Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf.
- [How to Move on From Bad Shots](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-move-on-from-bad-shots/) - To swing the club freely, you must free your mind from over thinking, which includes any judgement about the last shot or hole. Read to learn more.
- [How to Handle Disappointment During a Round of Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-handle-disappointment-during-a-round-of-golf/) - Managing disappointment is a mental skill that helps quell negative emotions and refocus on what is in front of you. Learn how to deal with frustrations.
- [Strategies to Simplify the Game of Golf for Peak Play](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/strategies-to-simplify-the-game-of-golf-for-peak-play/) - Simplifying the game of golf is merely getting out of your own way and allowing your body and mind to do what you have trained them to do. Read for more.
- [The Value of Preshot Routines for Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-value-of-preshot-routines-for-golfers/) - In this podcast, you learn: How do preshot routines help golfers? Learn why you want to have a routine that improve consistency and focus. Click for more.
- [Master the Mental Game of Next-Level Play](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-scheffler-manages-pressure-to-win/) - When you evaluate your physical play, mental game, and practice performance, take notice of trends and how you can make adjustments to improve your game.
- [How Scheffler Manages Pressure to Win](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-scheffler-manages-pressure-to-win-2/) - Worry is a mental place that only exists in the future. The more you can stay present in the moment, the more resilient and effective you will be as a golfer.
- [Helping Golfers Overcome the Yips](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/helping-golfers-overcome-the-yips/) - When golfers have the yips, their fear fosters intrusive thoughts, negative expectations, and unproductive emotions that keep them trapped in the yips cycle.
- [Mental Skills and Preshot Routines in Golf ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mental-skills-and-preshot-routines-in-golf/) - Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What mental skills should a preshot routine include? Read for more.
- [Mindset and Improving Consistency in Your Golf Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/mindset-and-improving-consistency-in-your-golf-game/) - When doubts creep into your mind during competitive rounds, briefly remind yourself of your training and preparation. Click to learn more about consistency!
- [How to Plan Your Golf Shot](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-plan-your-golf-shot/) - Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What goes into the planning and programming stage of a preshot routine.
- [How Self-Talk Can Improve Golf Performance](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-self-talk-can-improve-golf-performance/) - Learning to keep self-talk positive after unfortunate circumstances can quickly turn your game around. Read to learn more about positive self-talk.
- [How to Recover After a Poor Round ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-recover-after-a-poor-round/) - How do you come back from a bad round? Read to learn more about recovering from a round that might not have gone your way or ended poorly. Click for more
- [How does the putting yips affect your overall Mindset?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-does-the-putting-yips-affect-your-overall-mindset/) - The key to a smooth, free stroke is to free your mind of outcome thoughts so you can immerse yourself in just playing golf. Click to improve your mindset.
- [Tips to Beat Top Golfers](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/tips-to-beat-top-golfers/) - Always remember that you are playing the golf course and not trying to beat other golfers. Focus on your game plan and not what others are scoring.
- [How to Have a Good Set up During the Preshot Routine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-have-a-good-set-up-during-the-preshot-routine/) - Dr. Patrick Cohn takes you through the common mistakes golfers make during their set up and how to feel more comfortable and confident before your shot.
- [Managing Frustration When Playing Golf](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/managing-frustration-when-playing-golf/) - The mental skills of regaining composure and refocusing are as essential as any technical skill and are worth the time to develop. Read to learn more.
- [What Pro Golfers Think Over the Ball](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/what-pro-golfers-think-over-the-ball/) - In this podcast, you learn: What should you think about over the ball - swing cues for golf. Listen to this podcast to learn more from Dr. Patrick Cohn
- [How Should Golfers Visualize During the Preshot Routine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-should-golfers-visualize-during-the-preshot-routine/) - In this podcast, you will learn: How should golfers use visualization in preshot preparation? How can your pre-shot routine improve your performance.
- [When Should Golfers Refocus versus Restart?](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/when-should-golfers-refocus-versus-restart/) - In this podcast episode, you learn: When should golfers refocus vs. restart? A common issue areas that many golfers face, click to change your golf game.
- [How Horschel Stayed Calm to Win the PGA](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-horschel-stayed-calm-to-win-the-pga/) - To keep yourself from giving up during a round of golf, frequently remind yourself, "I love the battle and competing.” Learn more on mindset in golf.
- [Golf Psychology Lessons from the Presidents Cup](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golf-psychology-lessons-from-the-presidents-cup/) - Mental toughness separates golfers who play confidently and excel in the late stages of a round from those who falter and fall apart. Click to learn more.
- [The Psychology of a Good Putting Routine](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/the-psychology-of-a-good-putting-routine/) - In this podcast, you will learn: What is a good putting routine? What are the mental game skills that help golfers have a consistent putting routine.
- [Golf Psychology Tips to Close Out Rounds](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golf-psychology-tips-to-close-out-rounds/) - The key to staying confident is to move onward after each hole. Think of golf as reading a book. Each hole is a new chapter. Click to learn more.
- [Golf Mind Hacks: Stop Focusing on Winning](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/golf-mind-hacks-stop-focusing-on-winning/) - Can obsession with winning negatively impact your performance on the green? Learn how you can lose this mindset and improve your mindset and performance.
- [Consistency in Golf and Your Mental Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/consistency-in-golf-and-your-mental-game/) - The keys to consistency are resetting and refocusing. If you can master these mental skills, you will drastically improve your consistency. Click to learn.
- [How to Play Winning Golf Under Pressure ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-play-winning-golf-under-pressure/) - Performing at your peak requires understanding that pressure is manageable and that you are skilled in regulating pressure during competitive rounds.
- [Course Management Tips for Golfers ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/course-management-tips-for-golfers-2/) - In this episode, you will learn how to have good course management skills for golf. Click to learn more on how you can improve your golf game today.
- [Setting Objectives in Golf to Improve Your Mental Game](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/setting-objectives-in-golf-to-improve-your-mental-game/) - You will learn how to set manageable objectives for your round. We discuss how to keep your focus away from the outcomes and stay focused in the moment.
- [How Rory McIlroy Used His Mind to Win the Masters  ](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-rory-mcilroy-used-his-mind-to-win-the-masters/) - When you hit challenges is not the time to quit. To keep the grind alive reconnect to your why lean on past successes, and trust that consistent effort pays off
- [How to Swing More Freely on the Golf Course](https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/how-to-swing-more-freely-on-the-golf-course/) - In this episode, you will learn how to trust your golf swing. We discuss how to swing freely and not feel tense on the golf course. Click to learn more.

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