Golf Psychology

Golf psychology articles to improve your mental game for tournament golfers, golf instructors, and sports parents. Learn mental strategies to improve performance.

5 Mental Golf Strategies to End the Confidence Spiral

5 Mental Golf Strategies to Break Out of the Confidence Spiral

What is the “confidence spiral”? The confidence spiral is a mental loop where poor outcomes lead to negative emotions, which then undermine confidence and smooth mechanics, leading to further bad outcomes. For instance, every golfer understands the crucial role confidence plays in putting. No doubt you had experiences when your confidence was shot on the putting greens. Each putt seemed … Golf Psychology Article>>

Visualizing Techniques for Golfers

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In The Golf Psychology Podcast video series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Brock McCormack discuss how to improve your mindset for golf. In this video, you will learn how to use visualization/imagery to benefit your golf game. We discuss how to manifest success and feel confident before your round. Visualizing Techniques for Golfers Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Stay Calm or Composed with Inconsistent Golf

How to Stay Calm or Composed with Inconsistent Golf

Do You Stay Calm When Playing Inconsistently Do you become easily frustrated when you have an up-and-down day during a round of golf? Can you relate to the following scenario? You started off a competitive round with two birdies, and your confidence was soaring. You felt the momentum was on your side, and you would have a great day. Then, … Golf Psychology Article>>

Stop Letting Frustration Hurt Golf Performance

Stop Letting Frustration Hurt Golf Performance

Frustration is Getting in the Way of Your Game How can you rid yourself of frustration in your golf game and regain positive momentum? Many emotions can fuel performance. However, frustration is not one of them. Frustration is an energy-zapper and provides zero benefit to performance.  Feeling frustrated and mentally drained will affect your confidence and focus, preventing you from … Golf Psychology Article>>

How Horschel Stayed Calm to Win the PGA

How Horschel Stayed Calm to Win the PGA

Do You Play Golf or Do You compete in Golf? Some may say the two mean the same, but let’s look further at the two mindsets. The difference may sound subtle, but it’s significant A competitive mindset is an attitude of fighting until your last shot. It’s grinding when you are several strokes behind the leader. A competitive mindset encompasses … Golf Psychology Article>>

Mental Skills and Preshot Routines in Golf 

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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 the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What mental … Golf Psychology Article>>