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How to Beat the Yips and Putting Anxiety

How to Beat the Yips and Putting Anxiety

Golf Psychology and The Putting Yips Are the yips caused by physical or mental factors? What causes a golfer to get trapped in the yips rut? Ask golfers about how the yips “magically” appear, and you will get a broad range of answers: nagging injuries, inconsistent practice, too much focus on mechanics, not enough focus on mechanics, lack of concentration, … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Manage Distractions on the Course

Golf Psychology Video

Are you easily distracted on the golf course? Some golfers hear everything on the course such as clubs rattling, people talking, or nearby cars.  And you don’t want to have a split focus when playing your golf shot… Learn how to be more focused on the golf course when you are distracted by other golfers, cars, or music in the … Golf Psychology Article>>

Golfers Who Worry Over Difficult Shots

Golf Mind Podcast

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… RALPH: Hey Doc, great insights! I know my level of my abilities in Golf, but I overestimate the task at hand. And that makes me feel nervous and tentative. A routine … Golf Psychology Article>>

Why the Putting Yips Show Up When It’s Important

Golf Psychology Video

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 and the need for social approval. Watch this Video to Learn How: Mental Game Coaching for Golfers If you’re not shooting the scores you are capable of on the course, most likely your mental game … Golf Psychology Article>>

Do You Mentally Prepare for Tough Conditions?

Do You Mentally Prepare for Tough Conditions?

What conditions affect your golf game the most? Have you worked to improve your play under these conditions? Many golfers know their most challenging circumstances, such as playing in breezy conditions, on slow greens or a soaked course, playing late in the day, dealing with spectator noise, or handling pressure late in a round. Every golfer has particular areas that … Golf Psychology Article>>