Golf Psychology Articles

Golf Psychology Video: Letting Go of Mistakes

Composure in Golf

Keeping Your Composure And Letting Go of Mistakes Do you get upset with poor shots and your frustration causes more mistakes that leads to a string of bogeys? Many of my students struggle with their composure after hitting bad shots. Hitting a bad shot is not what’s costly to your score… A poor reaction to a bad shot … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Psychology Video: Do You Think About the Target?

Mental Game in Golf

What to Focus on in Golf I just posted my latest golf psychology video. Do you focus on where you want to hit the ball or where you don’t want to hit the ball? I know many of my students focus too much on where not to hit the ball… “Don’t miss the green and have a tough … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Psychology: Tiger Woods-like Concentration for Golfers

Tiger Woods

Concentration in Golf What’s the one mental game skill you must possess to be successful in golf? Focus, concentration, or ability to attend to what’s important. You can’t hit a good shot when you are thinking about the wrong stuff or are distracted by your own internal gremlins. I just posted a new golf confidence video for you … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Psychology: Teamwork and Fun Lead US to Rider Cup Victory

Mental Game of Golf

What Was Paul Azinger’s Philosophy? US Ryder Cup team captain Paul Azinger poured his heart and soul into planning the 2008 Ryder Cup team. But the plan was not about redemption from past loses… His plan was to develop teamwork, have a blast, and get the fans and players’ families involved… “This is a group effort that required … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Psychology: The Self-Talk of Champions

I played in a tournament the other day with some other members from my home club. One playing partner, who was the best golfer in the group according to his handicap, did not start the round well. He made a double on the first hole. After hitting a bad shot, he would verbally lambaste himself and say; “You … Sport Psychology Article…