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What is the Difference-Maker Late in a Round of Golf? Sure, talent is important, and so are solid drives, a strong short game, and steady putting. However, how frequently have you seen talented professional golfers fall apart on the back-nine when they dominated early in the round? How many times have you seen golfers who can outdrive the competition but … Golf Psychology Article>>
Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. 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. In this podcast episode, you learn: When should golfers refocus vs. restart? Related Golf Psychology Articles Golfers Mental Edge Program “The Golfer’s Mental … Golf Psychology Article>>
Your Mindset is Impacting your Putting The yips is an involuntary muscle jerk or twitch that occurs midway through your swing or stroke. Not only do the putting yips affect your score, but they can also mess with your emotions and dominate your mind. The impact of the putting yips doesn’t just appear when you step onto the greens. When … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Does A Successful Round of Golf Look Like to You? Some golfers narrowly define success as winning. The problem with this limited view of success is that when these golfers don’t win a tournament or shoot their lowest score, they feel like failures. “Needing to win” to feel successful is a trap that golfers unconsciously fall into. When you … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Happens To You When You Become Anxious? Anxiety affects golfers on three levels: physiologically, mentally, and emotionally. If left unchecked, the cumulative impact of these three elements can cause your performance to fall off the cliff. Anxious golfers report several symptoms, such as pounding heart, tight muscles, inability to concentrate, racing thoughts, and intense emotions. Overall, anxious golfers have … Golf Psychology Article>>
What gives you the most amount of confidence as a golfer? Self-confidence is the most critical mental skill for any athlete. However, many golfers believe confidence is something either you have, or you don’t. They watch elite golfers play “lights out” and assume these golfers are just naturally confident. When you see confidence as a personality trait or in-born characteristic … Golf Psychology Article>>