Mental Training in Golf

Mental training in golf articles to improve your mental game for tournament golfers, golf instructors, and sports parents. Learn mental strategies to improve performance.

4 Strategies to Improve Golf Game

4 Strategies to Improve Golf Game

How Can You Keep Growing Your Golf Game? Many golfers, when in a rut, dedicate much of their time to working on their swing. However, when they are playing well, their attention to detail tends to lessen. Often, a lack of commitment causes inconsistency on the golf course. However, elite golfers have a growth mindset. These golfers believe they can continually improve through effort, reflection, adaptability, and a commitment to improvement. Not only can you … Golf Psychology Article>>

5 Strategies to Fuel Your Motivation in Golf

Golfer visualizing shot – using mental strategies to stay motivated

How do Golfers Get Motivated to Improve? Have you struggled to fuel your motivation at times? Losing motivation during a long golf season is something nearly every golfer experiences at some point, even those on the Tour. Whether it’s due to burnout, poor performance, lack of progress, or unrealistic expectations, the mental and emotional toll can add up. A lack of motivation can lead … Golf Psychology Article>>

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>>

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 Have a Positive Mindset After a Difficult Round of Golf

How to Have a Positive Mindset After a Difficult Round of Golf

How can you keep your confidence high after a tough round? Maintaining a high degree of confidence after struggling on the golf course is a battle every golfer faces. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional golfer ranked No. 1 in the world or a high school freshman on the junior varsity team. The key to rebounding after a … Golf Psychology Article>>