Golf mental game articles to improve your mental game for tournament golfers, golf instructors, and sports parents. Learn mental strategies to improve performance.
Has Golf Frustrated You to Never Wanting to Play Again? Golf is a crazy game, unlike any other sport. No two shots are ever the same. In football, the field dimensions are consistent from stadium to stadium. In golf, the distance for each hole differs depending on the course. In baseball, the field is flat. In golf, courses are designed … Golf Psychology Article>>
Minor Adjustments to Make Major Improvements When your putting is just a little off, do you tend to overthink, or do you make a quick minor adjustment and then refocus? A slight adjustment can go a long way. However, too many adjustments–leading to over thinking–can go the wrong way. A minor adjustment requires a quick assessment and a decisive course … Golf Psychology Article>>
Manage Your Mindset and Expectations How often do you play a competitive round fearing you may let down your coach, team, or parents? You can be easily distracted by the expectations of others, especially those of your parents, whether those expectations are expressed verbally. Both verbal and implied expectations can make you feel increased pressure and hurt your play. Another … Golf Psychology Article>>
Learn How to Use Self-Talk To Your Advantage Do you set high standards for your golf game? Do you believe that setting the bar extremely high leads to playing your best? What inner voice is the most influential on your performance while playing in a tournament? Is that voice positive and encouraging or negative and demeaning? All golfers need that … Golf Psychology Article>>
Trouble Applying your Practice Swing to Rounds? 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 Susan who had this to say about her game: SUSAN: “I am a talented golfer who practices nearly every day and hit very good shots during practice, but … Golf Psychology Article>>
Slow Play’s Negative Impact on Your Mental Game Some golf rounds can take too long when playing in a foursome. A timeout or a half-time break is welcomed in other sports. Athletes in these sports utilize timeouts to catch their breath, compose themselves, and mentally prepare for the competition to resume. However, long breaks between swings in golf welcome overthinking, … Golf Psychology Article>>