What is the primary source of anxiety for golfers? Anxiety is at its peak when golfers focus too much on outcomes and what those outcomes mean… Certain factors are beyond your control in golf, such as other golfers’ scores, the start time of your round, the leader board, your group, gaining entry into a tournament, weather, delays, and course conditions. … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Do You Respond on an Off Day? Golf is a roller coaster of emotions, but does it have to be? Does a bad shot have to elicit frustration, anger, or anxiety? It is impossible to play a round of golf where at least one ball doesn’t fly off course, land into a sand trap, break in the wrong direction, … Golf Psychology Article>>
What words would you use to describe golf? How you see the game of golf shapes how well you perform through the ups and the downs. Golf is a challenging, unpredictable, exciting, frustrating sport filled with successes and disappointments. Every day, round, and course is different. You can play your best golf on a particular course on a Saturday, then … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do you have trouble focusing and get annoyed in a slow play? 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 John who had this to say about his game: JOHN: “I get really annoyed with slow play and it makes me frustrated when … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Stay Mentally Tough in Your Golf Game When you think about feeling comfortable in golf, what comes to mind? Most golfers would associate feeling comfort with a smooth, fluid swing. In addition, many golfers would identify a comfortable swing as the key to success during a round of golf. While comfort may be necessary for an efficient swing, … Golf Psychology Article>>
Learn How to Swing Freely When You Have the Yips In this golf psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps golfers improve their mental golf game. Does your golf swing go array during the round? Do you have a hitch in your driver swing? The yips are over control of your golf swing due to fear. Most golfers tend to dwell on … Golf Psychology Article>>