Mental Toughness in Golf

The Power of Self-Talk for Golfers

The Power of Self-Talk for Golfers

Does Your Self-Talk Generally Work for or Against You? Sometimes, golfers think thoughts are just thoughts and have little bearing on how well they play. However, imagine telling yourself over and over, “I can’t sink these short putts” as you are standing over a four-foot putt on the 18th hole. Do you really think that repetitive thought wouldn’t lessen your … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Swing Freely and Not Be Tense

Golf Psychology Video

In this video, you will learn how to trust your golf swing. We discuss how to swing freely and not feel tense on the golf course. In The Golf Psychology Podcast video series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Brock McCormack discuss how to improve your mindset for golf. Learn tips for pre-round routines, course management, how to swing … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Swing More Freely on the Golf Course

Golf Mind Podcast

In The Golf Psychology Podcast series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Brock McCormack discuss how to improve your mindset for golf. Learn tips for pre-round routines, course management, how to swing freely, and much more. In this episode, you will learn how to trust your golf swing. We discuss how to swing freely and not feel tense on the golf course. … Golf Psychology Article>>

How Rory McIlroy Used His Mind to Win the Masters  

How Rory McIlroy Used His Mind to Win the Masters

How can you continue to grind when you are not seeing results? When competitive golfers fall short of their seasonal goals, mental fatigue and resignation grow. Have you experienced a similar situation? You do the same amount of work as other golfers with seemingly no progress. After a while, the effort seems futile. You begin to experience intense, prolonged, and … Golf Psychology Article>>

How to Play Winning Golf Under Pressure 

How to Play Winning Golf Under Pressure 

How Well Do you Perform Under Pressure Many golfers have an interesting, not-so-helpful relationship with pressure. Faulty assumptions about pressure often hamper their game when it matters most. The three most common faulty assumptions about pressure are: When you buy into these faulty assumptions, you will start to freak out at the first sign of pressure, and your game will … 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>>