Your Mental Game in Golf Golf is a game of ups and downs, great shots and easy misses, high and low scores, playing with the lead and playing from behind. Playing a round from behind is one of the more challenging aspects in golf. It is a challenge every golfer will face at one time or another. But … Sport Psychology Article…
Tips For Overcoming The Yips This past week, at the Phoenix Open, Tiger Woods not only missed the cut, but he had the highest score of his professional career. He posted an 82. If you had told any golf pros or fans that Tiger Woods would be in such poor form 10 years ago, no one would believe … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do You Respond To A Bad Shot? Are you frustrated or composed and ready for the next shot? Too many golfers I work with sabotage their entire round by dwelling on the last shot, as if it’s natural for them and necessary to get upset… If you are in this camp, your next few holes are a … Sport Psychology Article…
Do Negative Emotions Destroy Your Golf Game? Are you a resilient golfer and able to keep your emotions in check after a bad shot? Or do negative emotions destroy your golf game? Can you recall the last time you missed a shot and landed in the rough… Were you able to focus and get back on track? You … Sport Psychology Article…
Concentrate During Your Preshot Routine Do you lose focus during your preshot routine–for no apparent reason as if you are “going through the motions”? I’ve written a lot about the importance of focusing on the right stuff while playing golf–especially during your preshot routine. I’m sure you can think of times when you stood over a putt and … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Think About The Last Shot You Made? Have you ever been haunted by your last golf shot, whether it be a poor tee shot or missing a critical putt? PROBLEM: Many golfers have difficulty focusing after a bad shot to the point that their performance drastically declines over the next few shots (The Negative Performance Cycle). … Sport Psychology Article…