What do others expect from you when you play golf? Are the expectations to win high? With early success in a golfer’s career comes high expectations from those around you. The expectation is to continue to win, reach the top of the rankings, and never have an off day. Imagine the pressure of playing a round of golf with the … Golf Psychology Article>>
Master the Mental Game of Next Level Play What is the most effective strategy for improving your golf score? Most golfers have a similar process: practice… play… repeat. Many of these golfers see slow or little progress. Why are these golfers stuck in a rut? What is the missing ingredient of significant improvement? The often-overlooked aspect causing golfers to plateau … Golf Psychology Article>>
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>>