How to Quickly Let Go of a Bad Tournament Every golfer has “one of those tournaments” where nothing seemed to go right. After a bad tournament, what you think often sets the stage for your next competitive round. Some golfers tend to hold on to memories of past tournaments, reliving each mistake. As you replay the mental reel of mistakes, … Golf Psychology Article>>
Playing Golf and Competing are Different. Do you enjoy being a competitive golfer? You may think, “That’s a dumb question. I’ve been golfing since I was young. Of course, I like to golf.” Playing golf is usually less pressure. You may try to beat someone in your group, but the stakes are not as high. When there is less pressure, … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do You Expect To Win? Expectations are a tricky subject. Expect to lose, and you will likely lose. You may have played in a tournament or against a rival golfer where you weren’t up for the challenge. For whatever reason, you expected to place poorly. This pessimistic expectation undermines confidence and demotivates you. Rather than being aggressive, you hold back. … Golf Psychology Article>>
Are you an “over-thinker” on the golf course? Do you constantly second-guess your shot strategy? Are you usually preoccupied with your score throughout a competitive round? Thinking and performing have a complicated relationship in golf. For each shot, you need to consider the circumstances to create an optimal strategy for that shot. However, some golfers have difficulty switching from thought … Golf Psychology Article>>
How Does Pressure Affect Your Golf Game? Within every competitive round comes some degree of pressure: While pressure is ever present, golfers have varying responses to pressure, which affects how they think, feel, and perform. Pressure is personal. Each golfer interprets their circumstances differently depending on the circumstances. For example, if two golfers face a 3-foot putt for par, one … 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>>