What Happens When You Miss An Important Putt? When you miss a critical putt, how does it affect your next shot? Are you able to regain your composure after a bad tournament, hole or shot? Can you recall a time when your golf game unraveled after a bad hole? Did you become angry or frustrated? You probably experienced … Sport Psychology Article…
McIlroy’s Mindset When Playing Golf This past Sunday, Rory McIlroy won the 2014 PGA Championship. This is McIlroy’s fourth major championship win. McIlroy shot 68 and finished 16 under par, followed closely by Phil Mickelson (15 under par), Rickie Fowler and Henrik Stenson (14 under par). The first nine holes were rough for McIlroy. He bogeyed two of … Sport Psychology Article…
Where Should Your Focus Be? Are you able to stay focused on your current shot during critical moments in a golf tournament? Or does your mind drift causing you to think of all the potential negative outcomes of a bad shot or missed putt? You have probably experienced these thoughts…”I have to sink this putt” or “I’m two … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Feel Pressure When Golfing? Do you become overwhelmed by pressure situations on the golf course? When the game is on the line, are you able to stay calm and focused or does fear and anxiety well up within you? Think of a moment when you needed to make a shot at a critical time of a … Sport Psychology Article…
Wie’s Mental Toughness Michelle Wie won her first U.S. Women’s Open last Sunday, but not without more tension than Kaymer’s nine-shot victory the week before. After making a double on the 16th hole, Wie stated she was shaken. “It was pretty scary. I gave myself a nice heart attack,” Wie said. “I think I aged about 10 years … Sport Psychology Article…
Managing Your Emotions In Golf How do you handle adversity on the golf course? Do you take it out on your clubs or are you able to manage your emotions and figure out the best course of action for the next shot? Imagine you are putting for par on the 17th hole to stay tied for the lead… … Sport Psychology Article…