Learn to Play Your Game In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about Golfers Who Play Down to the Level of Competitors. SCOTT: I play better when I compete with better players, but I also play worse with higher handicapped golfers. I find myself losing focus and not using the same pre-shot routine. I’m disappointed when … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do You Have the Driver Yips? In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about How to Manage the Driver Yips. CHAD: I have driver yips and once it creeps in around mid-round… It messes with my confidence. Technically, I’ve always struggled with the upswing and I know my tendency is to hit down and lean too … Golf Psychology Article>>
How to Beat the Drives Yips Do you get tense after a bad drive and worry about missing again? This can lead to over-controlling your swing, which is a common reaction for golfers have after hitting hit a poor drive or two. And with more tweaking and fixing on the course, this can turn into the driver yips where golfers … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do You Get Nervous Over Harder Shots? In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about How would we cope with that and give the task a realistic difficulty rating of the shot… RALPH: Hey Doc, great insights! I know my level of my abilities in Golf, but I overestimate the task at hand. And that makes … Golf Psychology Article>>
The Main Factor that Leads to Playing Consistent Golf Many golfers will focus on their mechanics to improve their consistency. The thought process is “If I strike the ball the same way for every shot, I will achieve similar results from shot to shot. While replicating stroke mechanics is an important contributor, mental factors have a more significant impact on … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Conditions Affect your Golf Game the Most? Have you worked to improve your play under these conditions? Many golfers know their most challenging circumstances, such as playing in breezy conditions, on slow greens or a soaked course, playing late in the day, dealing with spectator noise, or handling pressure late in a round. Every golfer has particular areas that … Golf Psychology Article>>