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>>
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>>
Do you have trouble putting all phases of the game together during a round… For example, when you are putting well, your ball striking is off or vise versa? What is you can’t together all phases of the game during a round? Do you want to walk off the course in disgust and frustration? Learn how to be more patient … Golf Psychology Article>>
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>>
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>>
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>>