Does Anger and Frustration Impact your Golf Game Have you ever taken time to think about how much anger and frustration have affected your golf game? Assessing how emotions have impacted past performances will provide insight into your ability to manage and regulate intense emotions. In addition, you will become aware of your past ability to regain your composure and … Golf Psychology Article>>
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>>
What does being “in the zone” mean in golf? All golfers know what it is like to play a round when everything seems to go wrong, but is there a way to play where most things tend to go right? First, let’s establish what being in the zone does NOT mean. Being in the zone does not mean playing perfect … Golf Psychology Article>>
What Does A Successful Round of Golf Look Like to You? Some golfers narrowly define success as winning. The problem with this limited view of success is that when these golfers don’t win a tournament or shoot their lowest score, they feel like failures. “Needing to win” to feel successful is a trap that golfers unconsciously fall into. When you … 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>>