What Are The Keys To Playing Consistent Golf? There is common sentiment among young golfers, “Some days I play great, then I play horribly in the next tournament.” Consistency in your golf game is the key to getting to the next level. The problem is that most golfers cannot point to the reason for their inconsistent play. Without … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do The Best Golfers Get Ready For The Masters? The 2015 Masters starts this week. How do the best golfers in the world prepare for the biggest golf event of the year? How does Phil Mickelson prepare for Augusta? He’s not only preparing his game for Augusta, but he’s mentally ready. Just driving down Magnolia Lane changes … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You Self-Critical After Poor Play? Bad days are inevitable if you play golf–it’s a part of the game. But if bad golf days are normal, why is it so difficult for some golfers to accept them? Many golfers are self-critical after poor play. These golfers become emotionally tethered to their poor play because they endlessly replay, review … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You A Jittery Golfer? Preround jitters… Are they good or bad? Preround jitters can create a tremendous amount of worry for golfers even before they tee it up. For some jittery golfers, the feeling of nervousness builds until it seems impossible to focus on just golfing. The reality is that preround jitters are not a bad thing … Sport Psychology Article…
Persistence In Golf The recipe for long-term success in golf is a mixture of patience, persistence and perseverance. Persistence is that quality that allows golfers to persevere, push forward and work towards your goals despite obstacles. Persistence requires delayed gratification. Golfers have to make a large down payment of work and effort to achieve success. Many golfers in … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Keep Things in Perspective in Golf Losing is difficult. Costly mistakes late in a round are more difficult. Keeping losses and mistakes in perspective may seem impossible at times. The intense negative emotions you feel after a bad tee shot can disrupt your focus and cause a downward spiral over the next several shots. While managing … Sport Psychology Article…