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How to Mentally Prepare For a Golf Shot

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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. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game questions for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Do you struggle with your approach shots on the … [Read more...] about How to Mentally Prepare For a Golf Shot

From Masters Meltdown To US Open Champion: Dr. Patrick Cohn Explains Rory McIlroy’s US Open Triumph

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Rory McIlroy had one of the worst days of his life in April. He shot a final round 80 at the 2011 Masters and blew a six-stroke final round lead. Just two short months later, on June 19, he won the 2011 US Open and broke the 36-hole scoring record for the Open Championship. How did this golfer go from Masters choker to US Open Champion in just two months? Dr. Patrick Cohn, a leading sports … [Read more...] about From Masters Meltdown To US Open Champion: Dr. Patrick Cohn Explains Rory McIlroy’s US Open Triumph

How Not to Worry About What Others Think on the Golf Course

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Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about how to not worrying about what others think on the golf … [Read more...] about How Not to Worry About What Others Think on the Golf Course

Golf Podcast: Coping with Pressure to Succeed in Golf

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Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about coping with pressure to succeed in … [Read more...] about Golf Podcast: Coping with Pressure to Succeed in Golf

Golf Podcast: Taking Practice Confidence to the Golf Course

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Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about taking practice confidence to the golf … [Read more...] about Golf Podcast: Taking Practice Confidence to the Golf Course

Golf Podcast: Positive Celebrations

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Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about positive celebrations and your mental … [Read more...] about Golf Podcast: Positive Celebrations

Golf Podcast: Play Your Best Golf on the Course

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Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about playing his best golf on the … [Read more...] about Golf Podcast: Play Your Best Golf on the Course

Can You Make a Living as a Mental Game Coach?

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Becoming a Successful Mental Game Coach I'm often asked by persons who want to get into mental coaching full time this question: "Can I make a living as a mental game coach?" My short answer is "yes." A handful of people--who don't teach sports psychology at a university--do make a living as a mental game coach. My long answer.... You can't start a successful mental coaching practice … [Read more...] about Can You Make a Living as a Mental Game Coach?

Golf Podcast: Signs of Burnout

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Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a golfer about burnout and … [Read more...] about Golf Podcast: Signs of Burnout