Have you ever experienced a long performance drought where no end was in sight? A long-term decline that caused you to question whether you wanted to continue competing in golf. From our Golf Mental Game Survey, a golfer reached out to us who was in the midst of an extended performance drought.” “I played really well but have slipped back … Golf Psychology Article>>
How many rounds have you played where you have been in the zone? Many golfers have difficulty quieting their “thinking” brain during play. Focusing on your thoughts takes you out of the zone or prevents you from getting into the zone in the first place. Recently, we received a question from a golfer who responded to our Golf Mental Game … Golf Psychology Article>>
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 far towards the target causing high … Golf Psychology Article>>
In the weeks heading into a tournament, what do you feed your mind: Positive or negative messages? Do you hang onto past mistakes during a round or focus on the good shots you hit? Your thoughts affect your confidence. It is pretty simple; you become what you think. If you think you are a terrible golfer, you will struggle on … Golf Psychology Article>>
Do you often overestimate the difficulty of a shot in front of you and you feel more stressed? A routine shot becomes a difficult shot. This video describes an effective approach for playing with confidence and trust. Watch to Learn More: Mental Game Coaching for Golfers If you’re not shooting the scores you are capable of on the course, most … Golf Psychology Article>>
What is 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 … Golf Psychology Article>>