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…
Staying Focused in Pressure Moments Have you ever stood over the ball knowing you needed to hit a great shot? You could feel the pressure build inside… Your mind is being pulled in several directions… “If I make this shot, I will shoot my best score. What if I miss? Okay, calm down and focus. I have to … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Strategies to Refocus During a Round Many distractions can hurt your focus in golf. Some of the most difficult to deal with are noise, hecklers or rude opponents. When you are setting up for a shot, standing over the ball or starting your swing, outside noise can throw off your swing. Outside noise could potentially break your … Sport Psychology Article…
Building on Your Success in Golf Do find yourself having a performance lull after winning a tournament or after having a great season? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I ever play consistently?” Performance lulls or a lack of consistency are often caused by the mental mistake of ‘resting on your laurels.’ This is when you’re satisfied … Sport Psychology Article…
Setting Short-Term Goals in Golf What are you looking to accomplish this week, this month or even six months from now? These short-range targets are important steps that are often neglected by golfers. Many golfers will create seasonal goals or even longer-range goals in an attempt to accomplish their dreams but this plan often backfires. To provide clarity, … 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…