How to Manage Pressure in Golf Rounds What is your view on “pressure?” How have you played in pressure moments in the past? Some golfers see pressure as negative and describe tough rounds as nerve-wracking or anxiety-ridden. These golfers tend to fall apart when they start feeling even low levels of pressure. For these golfers, pressure escalates quickly … Sport Psychology Article…
Taking Your Practice Game to The Golf Course In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Cary about how he can help his young golfer take his practice game to tournament rounds. Do you have a young golfer that looks like a star in practice, plays great in practice rounds, but then gets … Sport Psychology Article…
Using Preshot Routines to Improve Your Shots In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Megan about her approach shots. Do you struggle with your approach shots on the golf course? How do mentally prepare for those shots? Megan wrote in and said: “I’m struggling with my mental approach to my approach shots … Sport Psychology Article…
Developing a Strong Mental Game in Golf How much time do you devote to improving your mental game? You might say, “I visualize sometimes,” “Occasionally, I do some relaxation prior to hitting the greens,” or, “Every now and then, my coach talks to me about having a preshot routine.” These responses are common among golfers but are “sometimes,” … Sport Psychology Article…
Sergio Garcia’s Winning Mindset All golfers desire that smooth stroke that enables them to hit powerful, accurate shots. Interestingly, a fluid stroke is the result of not just physical practice but also mental factors. When you are playing your best golf, you are in a “thought-free” zone, that is, you are swinging the club without consciously thinking about … Sport Psychology Article…
How Jason Day Copes With Frustration Golf is a complex game, but golfers are tend to make it more complicated than need be. Nerves, fear, over thinking, and frustration can cause golfers to lose their passion, patience, and ability to perform. You probably have experienced some level of frustration during your golf career. Your inability to put the … Sport Psychology Article…